Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i9-13900K
75.1Single-core84.3
65.5Multi-core92.6
57.8Gamingspec-based71.9
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K13 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-13900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.9 to 66.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+27) and single-core (+9). Intel Core i5-13600K 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
- 17% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 3 GHz
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900K
- Stronger single-core score: 84 vs 75
- Stronger multi-core score: 93 vs 66
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 8
- 71% higher cores: 24 vs 14
- 65% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 39,500 vs 24,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | 253 W+40% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 24+71% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Threads | 20 | 32+60% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+17% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.8 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 20 MB | 32 MB+60% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 36 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,750Top 31% | 2,950+7%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,500Top 29% | 20,500+32%Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000Top 25% | 2,250+13%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,000Top 24% | 39,500+65%Top 8% |
| PassMark | 38,300Top 29% | 59,500+55%Top 8% |
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