Intel Core i5-13600KF

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Intel Core i5-13600KF
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. At the high-end we feel strong arguments can be made for both Intel Raptor Lake and AMD Zen 4, but towards the mainstream segment it looks as though Intel is on a comfortable position over AMD.
- As reviewed by TechSpot on Oct 2022
14
Cores
20
Threads
3.5 GHz
Base Clock
5.1 GHz
Boost Clock
LGA 1700
Socket
125 W
TDP
No iGPU
Graphics
$299
Price
Release date:Oct 20, 2022Price at Launch:$294
Cores:14Threads:20
Base Clock:3.5 GHzBoost Clock:5.1 GHz
Performance Cores:6Efficient Cores:8
Efficiency Core Clock:2.6 GHzType:Desktop
Multithreading:YesL2 Cache:20 MB
L3 Cache:24 MBBox Cooler:No
TDP:125 WSocket:LGA 1700
Memory Support:DDR4-3200 or DDR5-5600Codename:Raptor Lake-S
Process Size:Intel 7 (10 nm)Integrated Graphics:No
NPU:NoPCIe Support:PCIe 5.0, 20 lanes
Intel Core i5-14600K
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Intel Core i5-14600K

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Intel Core i5-13600KF pricing

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Price Date
Current $299 Dec 15, 2025
Highest* $319 Oct 16, 2025
Lowest* $184 Jun 2, 2025
Average $230
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
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Reviews and Ratings

92

Average Score

Based on 4 reviews

9.4

User Score

Based on 1,028 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Excellent performance
  • Perfect for gaming and content creating

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Runs hot under stress
  • More expensive than a current-gen AMD Ryzen 5
90

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. At the high-end we feel strong arguments can be made for both Intel Raptor Lake and AMD Zen 4, but towards the mainstream segment it looks as though Intel is on a comfortable position over AMD.

By TechSpot on
90

The 13th Gen Intel Core i5 should make us question what being a "mid-range" CPU even means in this day and age. It might fall short of a few Raptor Lake bells and whistles that are reserved for an i7 or i9, but the 13600K is undoubtedly the best 13th Gen processor for the majority of players. It isn't exactly cheap for an i5, and that power comes at a cost. But whether it's gaming, content creation, or a bit of everything, this is a brilliant CPU.

By GamesRadar+ on
97

The Core i9-13900K review came to the conclusion that while it is worthwhile to purchase, it definitely isn’t for the majority of consumers. Here, the outcome is very different. The greatest CPU to get right now if you’re constructing a gaming PC is the Intel Core i5 13600KF. It costs approximately half as much as the Core i9 and performs almost as well for gaming out of the box.

By Part for PC on
90

Intel's Core i5-13600K is pricier, power-hungrier, and hotter-running than its predecessor, but it's hard to argue with the raw performance this CPU gives you for the money, especially for PC gamers.

By PCMag on

Intel Core i5-12400F, Core i7-12700, Core i5-13400, Core i7-13700 and Core i7-13700K compared, provided by SchenkerRegardless of whether you are looking at an Alder Lake S or a Raptor Lake S CPU, all the processors we tested held up pretty well....

By NotebookCheck on

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