Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i5-13600K
48Single-core75.1
39.1Multi-core65.5
39.8Gaming57.8
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+27) and Multi-core (+26). Intel Core i5-11600K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K
- 39% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 181 W
- 11% higher Base clock: 3.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $319
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 75 vs 48
- Stronger Multi-core score: 66 vs 39
- Stronger gaming score: 58 vs 40
- 567% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 3 MB
- 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 251 W+39% | 181 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+11% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.1 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 20 MB+567% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 24 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,550 MHz+19% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,870Top 44% | 2,750+47%Top 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100Top 56% | 15,500+118%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500Top 44% | 2,000+33%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100Top 50% | 24,000+116%Top 17% |
| PassMark | 19,800Top 48% | 38,300+93%Top 20% |
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