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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?

At 1080p (High), the Intel Core i5-13600K averages 343 fps in Counter-Strike 2, per PC Guide. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 37,537 pts, per PassMark.

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 — see the linked product cards below for current Amazon listings. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 8 measured game frame-rate 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).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

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

Measured gaming frame rates for the Intel Core i5-13600K by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 343 fps — PC Guide 2023-10-01
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Low 179 fps — WePC 2022-10-20
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 144 fps — Reviewed.com 2022-10-20
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Not specified 143 fps 125 fps Tech4Gamers 2023-12-31
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Not specified 109 fps 77 fps Tech4Gamers 2023-11-16
Starfield 1080p Not specified 102 fps 82 fps Tech4Gamers 2023-11-16
Starfield 1080p High 90 fps — Gamers Nexus 2023-09-01
Starfield 1080p Ultra 85 fps 66 fps 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.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 37,537 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 37,481 points PassMark Software 2026-07-14
Cinebench R23 multi 24,374 points HWBOT 2023-08-01
Cinebench R23 multi 24,221 points cpu-monkey 2023-01-01
Cinebench R23 multi 24,024 points WePC 2022-10-20
Cinebench R23 multi 23,542 points GadgetVersus 2022-10-20
Geekbench 6 multi 16,101 points CPU-Monkey 2023-04-01
Geekbench 6 multi 16,101 points NanoReview 2024-01-01
Geekbench 6 multi 14,998 points hardwareDB 2024-01-01
PassMark Single Thread 4,114 pts PassMark 2026-04-20

Products Featuring the Intel Core i5-13600K

Full Specifications

tdp w125
socketLGA1700
e cores8
p cores6
threads20
l3 cache mb24
boost clock ghz5.1

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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