Core i7-13700K vs Core i5-13600

Core i7-13700K

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

Core i5-13600

14 Cores20 Thrd65 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-13700K

16 / 24

45,784

+45.4%

31,499

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700K

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

105%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

104%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

103%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

103%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

103%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

103%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

103%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

103%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

103%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

102%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

102%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

101%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

100%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

100%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

100%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

100%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

99%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

99%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

99%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

98%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

98%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

98%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

98%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

98%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

97%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

97%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

97%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

97%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

96%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

96%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13600

#106

Ryzen 7 5800XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $219

103%

#107

Core i5-10400F

MSRP: $160|Avg: $102

103%

#108

Core i9-12900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $320

103%

#109

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

103%

#110

Ryzen 5 4600GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $125

103%

#111

Core i5-10500T

MSRP: $226|Avg: $80

103%

#112

Core i5-14600

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

103%

#113

Core i7-14700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $330

102%

#114

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G

MSRP: $89|Avg: $52

101%

#115

Core i9-14900K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $469

101%

#116

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

101%

#117

Core i7-13790F

MSRP: $392|Avg: $350

101%

#118

Core i5-14500

MSRP: $239|Avg: $251

101%

#119

Core i5-11600KF

MSRP: $237|Avg: $157

100%

#120

Ryzen 5 5600XT

MSRP: $192|Avg: $180

100%

#121

Core i5-13600

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

100%

#122

Core i3-13100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $119

100%

#123

Ryzen 5 5600G

MSRP: $259|Avg: $160

100%

#124

Core Ultra 9 285K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

99%

#125

Core i5-13400E

MSRP: $221|Avg: $221

99%

#126

Ryzen 7 8700F

MSRP: $270|Avg: $257

98%

#127

Core i9-14900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $480

98%

#128

Core i7-12700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $285

98%

#129

Core i9-13900KF

MSRP: $599|Avg: $480

97%

#130

Core i7-12700

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

97%

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

97%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

96%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

96%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

96%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

96%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-13700K delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-13600 in both compute-intensive tasks (37% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-13700K	Core i5-13600
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)	✅ More affordable ($255)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i5-13600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $255 (vs $400), it costs 36% less. While offering lower overall performance, it results in a 8% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-13700K.

Insight	Core i7-13700K	Core i5-13600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)	✅ More affordable ($255)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Core i5-13600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Core i5-13600

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K 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 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). 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: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

Core i5-13600

The Core i5-13600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 31,499 points. Launch price was $255.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i5-13600 offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 5 GHz on the Core i5-13600 — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-13600 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Core i5-13600's 31,499 — a 37% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 31,000 vs 21,000 (38.5% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,846 vs 1,900, a 39.9% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,980 vs 12,000 (45.1% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13600.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Core i5-13600
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+14%	14 / 20
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+8%	5 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+26%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)+25%	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+60%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark	45,784+45%	31,499
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000+48%	21,000
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846+50%	1,900
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980+58%	12,000

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. Both support up to 192 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K) and Z790,B760,Z690,B660 (Core i5-13600).

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Core i5-13600
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	192 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-13700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: true (Core i7-13700K) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13600). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i5-13600) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600 targets High-end Productivity Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Core i5-13600 rivals Ryzen 7 7700.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Core i5-13600
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Intel UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	High-end Productivity Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the Core i5-13600 debuted at $255. At current prices ($400 vs $255), the Core i5-13600 is $145 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 114.5 pts/$ vs 123.5 pts/$ for the Core i5-13600 — making the Core i5-13600 the 7.6% better value option.