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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-13900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-13600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-13600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-13900KF and the cheaper Core i5-13600K have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600K
- Up to 43% cheaper than Core i9-13900KF - $268.99 vs $469.99
- Up to 37% better value when playing Diablo IV than Core i9-13900KF - $0.85 vs $1.35 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-13900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-13900KF
- Performs up to 10% better in Diablo IV than Core i5-13600K - 349 vs 318 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-13600K - 32 vs 20 threads
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-13600K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
318
91%
Value, $/FPS
$0.85/FPS
100%
Price, $
$268.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
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Core i9-13900KF
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
349
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.35/FPS
62%
Price, $
$469.99
57%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9-13900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) - Unlocked
Buy for $469.99 on Amazon
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Updated 3210 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-13600K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Core i9-13900KF
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-13600K | vs | Intel Core i9-13900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 14 | Cores | 24 |
| 20 | Threads | 32 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
| 5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.8 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i5-13600K or Core i9-13900KF
Diablo IV, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
210 FPS
$8.1/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-13900KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,699.99
In Stock
210 FPS
$9.52/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-13900KF
12 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,999.99
In Stock
251 FPS
$8.37/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i9-13900KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$2,100.99
In Stock
210 FPS
$9.28/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-13900KF
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,949
In Stock
147 FPS
$11.22/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-13900KF
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,649.99
In Stock
210 FPS
$12.33/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-13900KF
64 GB, 2 TB SSD + 6 TB HDD
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$2,589.99
In Stock
349 FPS
$11.46/FPS
GeForce RTX 4090
Core i9-13900KF
24 GB, 12 TB HDD
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$3,999.99
In Stock
251 FPS
$8.36/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i9-13900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$2,099
In Stock
349 FPS
$10.03/FPS
GeForce RTX 4090
Core i9-13900KF
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$3,499
In Stock
210 FPS
$11.9/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-13900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$2,499.99
In Stock
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