Intel Core i5-13600K
As we expected, the Core i5-13600K is a much more practical and better value CPU than not just the 13900K, but also the 13700K, particularly when focusing on gaming. As enticing as the AM5 platform is, if we were building a new PC today, for either gaming or work, we'd be going with the Core i5-13600K, it's the obvious choice, just as the 12600K was when we reviewed it back in late 2021.
- As reviewed by TechSpot on Oct 2022
14
Cores
20
Threads
3.5 GHz
Base Clock
5.1 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket LGA 1700
Socket
125 W
TDP
Intel UHD Graphics 770
Integrated Graphics
$299
Price
| Release date: | Sep 27, 2022 | Price at Launch: | $319 |
| Cores: | 14 | Threads: | 20 |
| Base Clock: | 3.5 GHz | Boost Clock: | 5.1 GHz |
| Performance Cores: | 6 | Efficient Cores: | 8 |
| Efficiency Core Clock: | 2.6 GHz | Efficiency Core Boost Clock: | 3.9 GHz |
| Type: | Desktop | Multithreading: | Yes |
| L2 Cache: | 20 MB | L3 Cache: | 24 MB |
| Box Cooler: | No | TDP: | 125 W |
| Socket: | Socket LGA 1700 | Memory Support: | DDR4‑3200 or DDR5‑5600 |
| Codename: | Raptor Lake | Process Size: | Intel 7 (10nm) |
| Integrated Graphics: | Yes | iGPU Model: | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| NPU: | No | PCIe Support: | PCIe 5.0 (x16) + PCIe 4.0 (x4) |
Performance Benchmarks
All benchmark data reflects aggregated results from dozens of tests conducted in TechSpot’s labs and compiled from our full library of CPU reviews. Single-core productivity scores are based primarily on Cinebench and Adobe Photoshop workloads. Multi-core results draw from Cinebench, Blender, Corona Benchmark, 7-Zip, Adobe Premiere Pro, and shader compilation tests. CPU gaming benchmarks are all 1080p runs (explainer) as published on TechSpot.
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Multi-Core Productivity
Gaming Performance
Price History
Intel Core i5-13600K pricing
| Price | Date | |
| Current | $299 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Highest* | $529 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Lowest* | $175 | May 1, 2025 |
| Average | $318 | |
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs. Intel Core i5-13600K:
By TechSpot onThe advantage of the Core i5-13600K is its superior productivity performance as it can often put those E-cores to good use, offering substantial gains over the 7600X. Also, for those of you who like to tinker with their hardware and dabble in overclocking and memory tuning, expert overclocker Buildzoid claims that the 13600K is a better choice, offering more headroom and a greater degree of memory tuning.