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Intel Core i5-13600K — Benchmarks & Specs

20 threads125W TDP$319 MSRP2022
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Bottom line: how fast is the Intel Core i5-13600K?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 37,481–37,537 pts, across two PassMark results (PassMark CPU benchmark listing, PassMark CPU benchmark listing). Across all its cores it scores 23,542–24,374 points in Cinebench R23 multi, across four published results (HWBOT, CPU-Monkey CPU benchmark listing, WePC, GadgetVersus CPU benchmark listing).

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

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. Data on this page draws on 16 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 8 game frame-rate results, compiled from Tech4Gamers, PassMark, WePC, ComputerBase, CPU-Monkey, GadgetVersus, Gamers Nexus, HardwareDB, HWBOT, NanoReview, PC Guide, Reviewed.com; each table row links to its source. 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 or synthetic benchmark scores).

Gaming Performance (reported FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Gaming frame rates for the Intel Core i5-13600K by game, resolution, and quality preset. Rows from aggregator sites are estimates, not measured runs, dated by when SpecPicks fetched them. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Test GPU Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 343 fps — Not recorded PC Guide 2023-10
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Low 179 fps — Not recorded WePC 2022-10-20
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 144 fps — Not recorded Reviewed.com 2022-10-20
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p — 143 fps 125 fps Not recorded Tech4Gamers 2023-12-31
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p — 109 fps 77 fps Not recorded Tech4Gamers 2023-11-16
Starfield 1080p — 102 fps 82 fps Not recorded Tech4Gamers 2023-11-16
Starfield 1080p High 90 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2026-08-24
Starfield 1080p Ultra 85 fps 66 fps Not recorded ComputerBase 2023-09-02

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-13600K — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 37,537 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 37,481 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-07-14
Cinebench R23 multi 24,374 points HWBOT 2023-08
Cinebench R23 multi 24,221 points CPU-Monkey retrieved 2026-07-14
Cinebench R23 multi 24,024 points WePC 2022-10-20
Cinebench R23 multi 23,542 points GadgetVersus retrieved 2026-08-24
Geekbench 6 multi 16,101 points NanoReview retrieved 2026-06-13Same result reported by CPU-Monkey
Geekbench 6 multi 14,998 points HardwareDB retrieved 2026-07-14
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,114 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,111 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-09-25

Full Specifications

TDP125 W
SocketLGA1700
Efficiency cores8
Performance cores6
Threads20
L3 cache24 MB
Boost clock5.1 GHz

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. Mainstream desktops and gaming builds are the typical workloads.
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 drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the Intel Core i5-13600K benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the Intel Core i5-13600K have, and how does it benchmark?
Core and thread counts for Intel Core i5-13600K aren't on file. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the Intel Core i5-13600K?
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