Core i5-13600K vs Pentium Extreme Edition 955
Core i5-13600K
Pentium Extreme Edition 955
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13600K
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Extreme Edition 955
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13600K | Pentium Extreme Edition 955 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($319) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Presler (2005−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13600K | Pentium Extreme Edition 955 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+439%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($319) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600K and Pentium Extreme Edition 955
Core i5-13600K
The Core i5-13600K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 37,655 points. Launch price was $319.
Pentium Extreme Edition 955
The Pentium Extreme Edition 955 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 December 2005 (19 years ago). It is based on the Presler (2005−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.466 GHz, with boost up to 0.47 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,095 points. Launch price was $999.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13600K packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-13600K has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i5-13600K versus 0.47 GHz on the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 — a 166.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600K (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.466 GHz). The Core i5-13600K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 uses Presler (2005−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600K scores 37,655 against the Pentium Extreme Edition 955's 1,095 — a 188.7% lead for the Core i5-13600K.
| Feature | Core i5-13600K | Pentium Extreme Edition 955 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20+600% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+985% | 0.47 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.466 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-89% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) | Presler (2005−2007) |
| PassMark | 37,655+3339% | 1,095 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13600K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-13600K | Pentium Extreme Edition 955 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+355% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13600K) / not specified (Pentium Extreme Edition 955). The Core i5-13600K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600K targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i5-13600K | Pentium Extreme Edition 955 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-13600K launched at $329 MSRP, while the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 debuted at $999. At current prices ($319 vs $50), the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 is $269 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13600K delivers 118.0 pts/$ vs 21.9 pts/$ for the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 — making the Core i5-13600K the 137.4% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-13600K | Pentium Extreme Edition 955 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329-67% | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $319 | $50-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 118.0+439% | 21.9 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2005 |
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