Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i9-12900KF
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-13600K and the Intel Core i9-12900KF. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W | 125W |
| Cores | 14 | 16 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 30 MB |
| Threads | 14 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Raptor Lake | Alder Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | None |
Winner: Intel Core i9-12900KF — driven by Cores (16), Boost Clock (5.2 GHz), L3 Cache (30 MB)
Intel Core i5-13600K
1
performance point
Intel Core i9-12900KF
10
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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