Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 24M Cache, up to 5.1 GHz

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Meanwhile, additional E-cores enable an increase in Intel® Smart Cache (L3) for more efficient processing of larger data sets and better performance. Generation Intel Core desktop processors delivers broad spectrum support to enable you to personalise and optimise your system to suit your needs using the latest gaming technologies. Video game enthusiasts on a budget should be thrilled to know how well the Intel Core i5-13600K performs across various titles, especially when combined with a meaty GPU. Intel classifications are for general, educational and planning purposes only and consist of Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN) and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) numbers. Arguably, the Core i5-13600K makes the best argument so far for Intel’s new processor-design philosophy.

Intel's Core i5-13600K's IGP does demonstrate a modest performance gain over its direct predecessor in most tests, but it is outpaced by the Core i9-13900K's IGP in all tests. Built for modern gaming, maximise performance to play the latest games whilst also being able to tackle other workloads. That said, the Core i5 lost to the 16-core/32-thread Ryzen 9 7950X badly in most tests, as you'd expect. The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. Execution Units are compute processors optimized for simultaneous Multi-Threading for high throughput compute power.So this is a very easy processor to recommend to just about anybody who isn't a gamer or creative professional. The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of PCMag.

As part of the Intel vPro® platform, Intel® Hardware Shield helps ensure that the operating system runs on legitimate hardware. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. That does mean that if you're looking for a budget gaming CPU, you're probably going to be better off with the Ryzen 5 7600X since you can save a bit of money in the process. This amount includes seller specified domestic postage charges as well as applicable international postage, dispatch, and other fees.

Intel® Thread Director helps monitor and analyze performance data in real-time to seamlessly place the right application thread on the right core and optimize performance per watt. For a superior creating experience the 13th Gen Intel Core processor family offers faster P-cores and more E-cores, supporting DDR4/DDR5 and PCIe 4. Go the extra mile and spend on a good cooler, as this thing can throttle up a decent turbo boost and makes a difference when playing games on ultra setting. In contrast to the L2 cache performance, the L3 cache is surprisingly fast, and it actually manages to outperform the L2 cache in raw bandwidth.