The Core i9-13900F is a clear winner – it's a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-13600K and it's also a better value for money, as it's $69.99 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900F
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 19% cheaper – $290.00 vs $359.99
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-13600K
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-13900F vs Core i5-13600K
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900F
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
237
100%
Min 1% FPS
161
100%
Price, $
$290
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.22/FPS
100%
Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
233
98%
Min 1% FPS
158
98%
Price, $
$359.99
80%
Value, $/FPS
$1.54/FPS
79%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-13900F vs Core i5-13600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900F vs Core i5-13600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900F
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2 GHz
57%
Turbo Frequency
5.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
14-core
58%
L3 Cache
24 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
91%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
| $524.00 | MSRP | $319.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake-S | Codename | Raptor Lake-S |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 14 |
32 | Threads | 20 |
| 2.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.1 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 24 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
