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Intel Core i5-13600K — Benchmarks & Specs
20 threads125W TDP$319 MSRP2022
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-06-06. Price and availability subject to change.
The Intel Core i5-13600K is a processor from the Raptor Lake family released in 2022 from Intel. Key on-paper specs include boost clock of 5.1 GHz, 125W TDP. It launched with a $319 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current Amazon listings. Data on this page draws on 2 synthetic benchmark results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Intel Core i5-13600K, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).
Synthetic Benchmarks
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Products Featuring the Intel Core i5-13600K
Full Specifications
| tdp w | 125 |
|---|---|
| socket | LGA1700 |
| e cores | 8 |
| p cores | 6 |
| threads | 20 |
| l3 cache mb | 24 |
| boost clock ghz | 5.1 |
Intel Core i5-13600K — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Intel Core i5-13600K best used for?
Intel Core i5-13600K is a Raptor Lake-family processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the Intel Core i5-13600K released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Intel Core i5-13600K launched in 2022 at a $319 MSRP. Street prices diverge from launch pricing over a product's lifetime — check the linked Amazon listings on this page for current availability.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Intel Core i5-13600K compare to its predecessor?
Compare Intel Core i5-13600K side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Intel Core i5-13600K?
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