The Core i5-13600KF is a clear winner – it's a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-12900K and it's also a better value for money, as it's $114.83 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-13600KF
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 37% cheaper – $199.00 vs $313.83
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 20 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i5-13600KF vs Core i9-12900K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-13600KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
216
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, $
$199
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.92/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
213
99%
Min 1% FPS
140
99%
Price, $
$313.83
63%
Value, $/FPS
$1.47/FPS
63%
Core i5-13600KF vs Core i9-12900K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-13600KF vs Core i9-12900K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-13600KF vs Core i9-12900K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-13600KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
14-core
88%
L3 Cache
24 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
98%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-13600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
$294.00 | MSRP | $599.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 14 | Cores | 16 |
| 20 | Threads | 24 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| 24 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
