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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 i9-13900KF
- Performs up to 2% better in Fortnite than Core i5-13600K - 247 vs 243 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-13600K - 32 vs 20 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600K
- Up to 43% cheaper than Core i9-13900KF - $268.99 vs $469.99
- Up to 42% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i9-13900KF - $1.11 vs $1.9 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-13900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i9-13900KF
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
247
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.9/FPS
58%
Price, $
$469.99
57%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9-13900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) - Unlocked
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Updated 5083 minutes ago
Core i5-13600K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
243
98%
Value, $/FPS
$1.11/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
Buy for $268.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 5083 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i9-13900KF
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Core i5-13600K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-13900KF | vs | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
24 | Cores | 14 |
32 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 30.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i9-13900KF or Core i5-13600K
Fortnite, 1920 x 1080, Epic
166 FPS
$10.24/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-13900KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,699.99
In Stock
166 FPS
$12.05/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-13900KF
12 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,999.99
In Stock
194 FPS
$10.83/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i9-13900KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$2,100.99
In Stock
166 FPS
$11.74/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-13900KF
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,949
In Stock
117 FPS
$14.1/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Core i9-13900KF
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,649.99
In Stock
166 FPS
$15.6/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-13900KF
64 GB, 2 TB SSD + 6 TB HDD
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$2,589.99
In Stock
247 FPS
$16.19/FPS
GeForce RTX 4090
Core i9-13900KF
24 GB, 12 TB HDD
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$3,999.99
In Stock
194 FPS
$10.82/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i9-13900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$2,099
In Stock
247 FPS
$14.17/FPS
GeForce RTX 4090
Core i9-13900KF
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$3,499
In Stock
166 FPS
$15.06/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i9-13900KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
Buy on Amazon
$2,499.99
In Stock
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