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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Pentium G3250 vs Core i5-13600K

The Pentium G3250 is much slower than the Core i5-13600K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 228% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 8 years and 4 months newer
  • Available for $319.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i5-13600K ranks 57 points higher.

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Core i5-13600K has 12 more cores.

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Core i5-13600K has 18 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-13600K has 21 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-13600K has a 9% higher base clock.

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Pentium G3250 draws 71W less power.

LGA1150
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LGA1700
Haswell
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Raptor Lake-S
Desktop
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Desktop
Intel HD (Haswell)
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UHD Graphics 770
DDR3
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3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Pentium G3250 or Core i5-13600K?expand_more
The Core i5-13600K. It's 950% faster than the Pentium G3250 on average across 100+ games, scoring 63/100 vs 6/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-13600K than Pentium G3250?expand_more
950% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Pentium G3250 or Core i5-13600K?expand_more
The Core i5-13600K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-13600K worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 63/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Pentium G3250 and Core i5-13600K?expand_more
Performance: Pentium G3250 scores 6/100, Core i5-13600K scores 63/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Pentium G3250 or Core i5-13600K bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Pentium G3250 or Core i5-13600K?expand_more
The Core i5-13600K is the stronger pick at 63/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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