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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 Ultra, the Intel Core i5-13600K averages 85 fps in Starfield with a 66 fps 1% low, per ComputerBase. 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. Data on this page draws on 18 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 8 game frame-rate results, compiled from Tech4Gamers, ComputerBase, CPU-Monkey, PassMark, WePC, 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. 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 2026-08-24
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 NanoReview 2024-01-01
Geekbench 6 multi 16,101 points CPU-Monkey 2023-04-01
Geekbench 6 multi 14,998 points HardwareDB 2024-01-01
PassMark Single Thread 4,114 pts PassMark 2026-04-20

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. 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?
SpecPicks has no verified listing of the Intel Core i5-13600K on file yet; the Amazon search link at the top of this page shows its current offers. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases.

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