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Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel Core i5-13600K

Intel Core i5-12600KF
56.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Intel Core i5-13600K
66.6Inno Score
68.6Single-core75.3
50.3Multi-core65.7
52.1Gamingspec-based57.8
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF10 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.6 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+15) and single-core (+7). Intel Core i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF

  • Lower launch price: $264 vs $319

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600K

  • Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 69
  • Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 50
  • 111% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 9.5 MB
  • 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
  • 40% higher cores: 14 vs 10

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i5-13600K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i5-13600K
Announced20212022
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Process10 nm10 nm
Base TDP125 W125 W
Max turbo power150 W181 W+21%
Unlocked multiplierYesYes
Cooler includedNoNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i5-13600K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i5-13600K
Cores1014+40%
Performance cores66
Efficiency cores48+100%
Threads1620+25%
Base clock3.7 GHz+6%3.5 GHz
Boost clock4.9 GHz5.1 GHz+4%
L2 cache9.5 MB20 MB+111%
L3 cache20 MB24 MB+20%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i5-13600K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i5-13600K
iGPU—Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock—1,550 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i5-13600K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i5-13600K
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory128 GB128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i5-13600K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i5-13600K
PCIe version55
CPU PCIe lanes2020

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i5-13600K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i5-13600K
Geekbench 6 (multi)—15,890Bottom 50%
Cinebench R23 (single)—2,001Top 27%
Cinebench R23 (multi)—24,221Top 25%
PassMark27,503Top 39%37,437+36%Top 24%
PassMark (single thread)3,916Top 31%4,110+5%Top 27%
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