Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i5-13600KF

Intel Core i5-13600K and Intel Core i5-13600KF are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 72/100. Your choice should come down to price and availability.

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Intel Core i5-13600K

72
Gaming score / 100
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Intel Core i5-13600KF

72
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecIntel Core i5-13600KIntel Core i5-13600KF
Gaming score72/10072/100
Cores / Threads14 / 2014 / 20
Boost clock5.10 GHz5.10 GHz
TDP125 W125 W
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
MSRP$279.00$254.00

Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i5-13600KF: which should you buy?

Intel Core i5-13600K and Intel Core i5-13600KF are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 72/100. Your choice should come down to price and availability. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Intel Core i5-13600K better than the Intel Core i5-13600KF?
They are evenly matched (72/100 each).

Should I buy the Intel Core i5-13600K or the Intel Core i5-13600KF?
For raw gaming performance, choose the Intel Core i5-13600K. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the Intel Core i5-13600KF can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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