The Intel Core i5-13600K is a mid-range desktop processor launched on October 20, 2022. This 13th Gen CPU is compatible with the LGA 1700 socket and is produced utilizing a 10 nm process. It is a 14 core (6P+8E) 20 thread processor that has a base clock speed of 3.5 GHz and boost clock speed of 5.1 GHz. It also uses the PCI-Express 5.0 standard with 16 lanes to communicate with other system components.
Additionally, the 13600K supports DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 memory and offers 24 MB of level 3 cache. In terms of power draw, it has a TDP of 125 W and a TJ max of 100 °C which is the temperature where it will start to throttle. This processor features the UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics (iGPU), can be overclocked, and doesn't include a cooler.
Intel Core i5-13600K Specs
| Architecture: Raptor Lake-S | Generation: 13th Gen |
| Socket: LGA 1700 | Process: 10 nm |
| Cores: 14 (6P+8E) | Threads: 20 |
| Base Clock: 3.5 GHz | Boost Clock: 5.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache: 24 MB | Memory Support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 |
| Base TDP: 125 W | Max. Operating Temperature: 100 W |
| PCIe: 5.0, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Overclocking: Yes |
| Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 | Chipsets: Z690, Z790 |
| Cooler Included: No | Release Date: Oct. 20, 2022 |
| MSRP: $329.00 | Current Price: $268.99 (April 29, 2024) |
Intel Core i5-13600K Performance Rankings
This radar chart contains the Intel Core i5-13600K performance rankings compared to the CPUs ranked above (AMD Ryzen 9 7900X) and below (AMD Ryzen 7 7700X) it in several prominent computing workloads (higher is better).
Intel Core i5-13600K Benchmarks
Below are the Intel Core i5-13600K benchmark scores in Cinebench R23 compared to closely ranked CPUs.
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core Score
Intel Core i5-13600K: 23592
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: 29534
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X: 19279
Cinebench R23 Single-Core Score
Intel Core i5-13600K: 2029
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: 2019
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X: 2010
Intel Core i5-13600K Price
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