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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-13600K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-990X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-990X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-13600K is 4233 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600K
- Performs up to 42% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-990X - 260 vs 183 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-990X - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-990X - 20 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-990X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Up to 34% cheaper than Core i5-13600K - $178.02 vs $268.99
- Up to 6% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-13600K - $0.97 vs $1.03 per FPS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-13600K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
260
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.03/FPS
94%
Price, $
$268.99
66%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
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Core i7-990X
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
FPS
183
70%
Value, $/FPS
$0.97/FPS
100%
Price, $
$178.02
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition Processor 3.46 GHz 6 Core LGA 1366 CPU - OEM
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-13600K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Core i7-990X
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-13600K | vs | Intel Core i7-990X |
|---|---|---|
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Gulftown |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i5-13600K or Core i7-990X
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, 1920 x 1080, Highest
222 FPS
$12.16/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080
Core i5-13600K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,699
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171 FPS
$11.11/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i5-13600K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,899.99
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214 FPS
$12.15/FPS
Radeon RX 7900 XT
Core i5-13600K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 6 TB HDD
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