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Core i5-13600K vs Core i5-9400F

Core i5-13600K vs Core i5-9400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

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Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for $268.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4679 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-9400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

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Intel® Core™ i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics

Buy for $96 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4680 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

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Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for $268.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4679 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i5-9400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

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Intel® Core™ i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics

Buy for $96 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4680 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-13600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-9400F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-9400F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-13600K is 1358 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-9400F.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600K

  • Performs up to 32% better in New World than Core i5-9400F - 151 vs 114 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9400F - 20 vs 6 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-9400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9400F

  • Up to 64% cheaper than Core i5-13600K - $96.0 vs $268.99
  • Up to 53% better value when playing New World than Core i5-13600K - $0.84 vs $1.78 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-13600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of New World.
New World

New World

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

151

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.78/FPS

47%

Price, $

$268.99

35%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for $268.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4679 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-9400F Logo
Core i5-9400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


FPS

114

75%

Value, $/FPS

$0.84/FPS

100%

Price, $

$96

100%

Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics

Buy for $96 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4680 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Intel Core i5-9400F Logo
Core i5-9400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2665

100%

Multi-Core

14848

100%

Intel Core i5-9400F Logo
Core i5-9400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


Single-Core

1378

51%

Multi-Core

4834

32%

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo

Intel Core i5-13600K

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Intel Core i5-9400F Logo

Intel Core i5-9400F

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateJan 8th, 2019
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Raptor LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
14
Cores6
20
Threads6
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
5.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.1 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
35.0x
Multiplier29.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-13600K or Core i5-9400F

New World, 1920 x 1080, Very High

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