Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i9-13900KF

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-13600K and Intel Core i9-13900KF CPUs. The Intel Core i5-13600K is 53% slower and 96% cheaper than Intel Core i9-13900KF.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-13600K
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PRICE£200.38£391.97
CPU MARK3767257725
VALUE188147
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP125W125W
EFFICIENCY301462
CORES6 x 3.50 GHz8 x 3.00 GHz
TURBO5.20 GHz5.80 GHz
THREADS41234584
DATEQ3/2022Q4/2022

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-13600K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
£256.64
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
£359.99
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-13900KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
62382
£594.59
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
51402
£393.66
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99

Is Intel Core i5-13600K better than Intel Core i9-13900KF?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-13600K offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-13900KF by 22%.


The Intel Core i5-13600K is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 37672. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 301. The Intel Core i9-13900KF efficiency score is 462. So, the Intel Core i9-13900KF leads by 53%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.