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Core i7-13700K vs Core i5-9600KF

Core i7-13700K vs Core i5-9600KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for $319.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10444 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-9600KF

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-9600KF Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $170 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10439 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for $319.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10444 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i5-9600KF

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9600KF Logo
Intel Core i5-9600KF Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $170 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10439 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-13700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-9600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-9600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-13700K is 1358 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-9600KF.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-13700K

  • Performs up to 12% better in Elden Ring than Core i5-9600KF - 138 vs 123 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600KF - 24 vs 6 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-9600KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600KF

  • Up to 47% cheaper than Core i7-13700K - $170.0 vs $319.99
  • Up to 41% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i7-13700K - $1.38 vs $2.32 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i7-13700K - 95 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Elden Ring.
Elden Ring

Elden Ring

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

138

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.32/FPS

59%

Price, $

$319.99

53%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for $319.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10444 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-9600KF Logo
Core i5-9600KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


FPS

123

89%

Value, $/FPS

$1.38/FPS

100%

Price, $

$170

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-9600KF Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $170 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10439 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Intel Core i5-9600KF Logo
Core i5-9600KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2840

100%

Multi-Core

17611

100%

Intel Core i5-9600KF Logo
Core i5-9600KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


Single-Core

1587

55%

Multi-Core

5707

32%

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo

Intel Core i7-13700K

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Intel Core i5-9600KF Logo

Intel Core i5-9600KF

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateJan 8th, 2019
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Raptor LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores6
24
Threads6
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
5.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
125 WTDP
95 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
34.0xMultiplier
37.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-13700K or Core i5-9600KF

Elden Ring, 1920 x 1080, Maximum

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