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

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-13600K and Intel Core i9-10900KF CPUs. The Intel Core i5-13600K is 40% faster and 32% cheaper than Intel Core i9-10900KF.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-13600K
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PRICE£200.38£264
CPU MARK3767222584
VALUE18886
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1200
TDP125W125W
EFFICIENCY301181
CORES6 x 3.50 GHz10 x 3.70 GHz
TURBO5.20 GHz5.30 GHz
THREADS41233119
DATEQ3/2022Q2/2020

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 i9-10900KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97

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

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-13600K offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-10900KF by 54%.


The Intel Core i5-13600K is more 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 i9-10900KF efficiency score is 181. So, the Intel Core i5-13600K leads by 40%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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