Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i9-10900F

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-13600K and Intel Core i9-10900F CPUs. The Intel Core i5-13600K is 47% faster and 8% cheaper than Intel Core i9-10900F.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-13600K
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PRICE£200.38£216.72
CPU MARK3767220005
VALUE18892
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1200
TDP125W65W
EFFICIENCY301308
CORES6 x 3.50 GHz10 x 2.80 GHz
TURBO5.20 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS41233033
DATEQ3/2022Q3/2020

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 i9-10900F

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

Is Intel Core i5-13600K better than Intel Core i9-10900F?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-13600K offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-10900F by 51%.


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 i9-10900F efficiency score is 308. So, the Intel Core i9-10900F leads by 2%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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