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Intel Core i5-13600K

Explore Intel Core i5-13600K technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
8.7/ 10
Technical rating

Excellent

Intel Core i5-13600K is a Desktop processor with 14 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 37433 and a single-thread rating of 4110. Its stated TDP is 125 W.

CPU Mark37,433
5,230 samples
Single Thread4,110
Overall rank#414
of 6,054
Reference price$339.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Excellent
8.7Excellent

Intel Core i5-13600K is a Desktop processor with 14 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 37433 and a single-thread rating of 4110. Its stated TDP is 125 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i5-13600K is a Desktop released in 2022. Recorded specifications include a 125 W reference TDP, a 37,433 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 37,433 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 4,110 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR5-5600. The 125 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i5-13600K specifications?

The main recorded details are a 125 W reference TDP, a 37,433 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i5-13600K good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i5-13600K?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Intel Core i5-13600K use?

The recorded reference TDP is 125 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Apple M4 Pro 14 CoreApple37,937 points
02Intel Core i7-13700FIntel37,727 points
03Intel Core i5-13600KThis CPU37,433 points
04Intel Core i5-13600KFIntel37,297 points
05Intel Core Ultra 7 265TIntel37,214 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Apple M4 Pro 14 CoreApple4,544 points
02Intel Core Ultra 7 265TIntel4,370 points
03Intel Core i7-13700FIntel4,118 points
04Intel Core i5-13600KThis CPU4,110 points
05Intel Core i5-13600KFIntel4,110 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core Ultra 7 265TIntel1,063.3 Mark/W
02Intel Core i7-13700FIntel580.4 Mark/W
03Intel Core i5-13600KThis CPU299.5 Mark/W
04Intel Core i5-13600KFIntel298.4 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
472,936.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
26,917.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
28,594.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
153.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
90,171.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
121,978.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
2,239.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
50,810.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2022
Socket—
Cores / threads14 / —
Base clock—
Max turbo—
TDP125 W
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4 / DDR5
Official speedDDR4-3200 / DDR5-5600
Maximum capacity128 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I6 x 32 KB
L1D6 x 48 KB
L26 x 2048 KB
L324 MB