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Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i5-8600K

WINNER
Intel Core i5-13600K
66.5Inno Score
VS
Intel Core i5-8600K
31.1Inno Score
75.1Single-core34.5
65.5Multi-core30
57.8Gamingspec-based29.1
16 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8600K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 31.1, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+41) and multi-core (+36). Intel Core i5-8600K 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 i5-13600K

  • Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 35
  • Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 30
  • 1233% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 2 MB
  • 261% higher PassMark: 38,300 vs 10,600
  • 253% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,000 vs 6,800

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-8600K

  • 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
  • Lower launch price: $257 vs $319

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-13600K versus Intel Core i5-8600K
SpecIntel Core i5-13600KIntel Core i5-8600K
Announced20222017
SocketLGA1700LGA1151-v2
Process10 nm+29%14 nm
Base TDP125 W95 W+24%
Max turbo power181 W—
Unlocked multiplierYesYes
Cooler includedNoNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-13600K versus Intel Core i5-8600K
SpecIntel Core i5-13600KIntel Core i5-8600K
Cores14+133%6
Performance cores66
Efficiency cores80
Threads20+233%6
Base clock3.5 GHz3.6 GHz+3%
Boost clock5.1 GHz+19%4.3 GHz
L2 cache20 MB+1233%2 MB
L3 cache24 MB+167%9 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-13600K versus Intel Core i5-8600K
SpecIntel Core i5-13600KIntel Core i5-8600K
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock1,550 MHz1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-13600K versus Intel Core i5-8600K
SpecIntel Core i5-13600KIntel Core i5-8600K
Memory supportDDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200DDR4-2666
Max memory128 GB+100%64 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-13600K versus Intel Core i5-8600K
SpecIntel Core i5-13600KIntel Core i5-8600K
PCIe version5+67%3
CPU PCIe lanes20+25%16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-13600K versus Intel Core i5-8600K
SpecIntel Core i5-13600KIntel Core i5-8600K
Geekbench 6 (single)2,750+86%Top 31%1,480Bottom 26%
Geekbench 6 (multi)15,500+187%Top 29%5,400Bottom 26%
Cinebench R23 (single)2,000+65%Top 25%1,210Bottom 25%
Cinebench R23 (multi)24,000+253%Top 24%6,800Bottom 22%
PassMark38,300+261%Top 29%10,600Bottom 16%

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