Intel · Raptor Lake
Intel Core i5-13600K
125W TDP$319 MSRP2022
Full Intel Core i5-13600K benchmarks →
Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i7-13700K — Specs & Performance Compared
Side-by-side comparison of 2 CPU parts: Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i7-13700K. All released in 2022. MSRP range: $319 · $409. Specs, synthetic benchmarks, AI inference tok/s, and Amazon availability — click into any column header for the per-SKU benchmark page.
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Intel · Raptor Lake
Intel Core i7-13700K
125W TDP$409 MSRP2022
Full Intel Core i7-13700K benchmarks →
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Price and availability subject to change.
Where to buy
Current in-stock pricing for each part on Amazon.
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| threads | 20 | 24 |
| p cores | 6 | 8 |
| e cores | 8 | 8 |
| boost clock ghz | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| tdp w | 125 | 125 |
| l3 cache mb | 24 | 30 |
| socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
Synthetic benchmarks
Higher is better. Per-row scores come from public benchmark databases (PassMark, TechPowerUp, Geekbench, Cinebench). Empty cells mean we don't yet have that benchmark on file for the SKU.
| Benchmark | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 multi | 24,374 points | 30,137 points |
| Cinebench R23 single | 2,007 points | 2,099 points |
| Geekbench 6 multi | 16,101 points | 20,193 points |
| Geekbench 6 single | 2,718 points | 2,941 points |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 37,481 points | 45,684 points |
| PassMark Single Thread | 4,114 pts | 4,328 pts |
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