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

Processor comparisons 29-09-2022

   Perhaps you are thinking about choosing a CPU, you will be able to make a decision after reading the detailed tests Intel Core i5-13600KF vs Intel Core i5-13600K and understand which is better for games or normal use for machine learning, programming, streaming, video editing, rendering. Here is useful information from many benchmarks or real streaming and video editing tests. A thorough analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications like AIDA64, Blender, Handbrake, MATLAB, GeekBench 6, 5.2, PassMark, 3DMark, Furmark, Prime95, DaVinci Resolve Studio, RealBench, 7zip, Blender, Dolphin Emulator, VeraCrypt, WPrime, PCMark 10, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), UserBenchmark, Gears 5, SuperPi, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

DOOM: Eternal
Overwatch
Fortnite
Fallout 76
Death Stranding
Apex Legends
Red Dead Redemption 2
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Halo Infinite
Valorant
Watch Dogs Legion
Rainbow Six Siege
Borderlands 3
Last Man Standing
Valheim
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Cyberpunk 2077
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Grand Theft Auto V

After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to figure out which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i5-13600K or Intel Core i5-13600KF.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i5-13600KF

63%

Core i5-13600K

64%

This shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i5-13600K is 1% better than Core i5-13600KF. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i5-13600KF

58%

Core i5-13600K

60%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a small game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: Metro Exodus, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Ghostrunner, Hitman 3, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Control, NBA 2K20, Monster Hunter World, Forza Horizon 4, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Battlefield V, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Horizon Zero Dawn, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, League of Legends (LOL), Half-Life: Alyx, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, DOTA 2A.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	102.3	106.5
Valorant	116.2	121.0
Cyberpunk 2077	65.1	67.8
Apex Legends	109.2	113.7
Call of Duty Warzone	87.1	90.8
Overwatch	94.1	98.0
Red Dead Redemption 2	80.2	83.5
DOOM Eternal	58.1	60.5
Warzone	90.6	94.4
Assassin's Creed	97.6	101.6
Valheim	96.4	100.4

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers participating in the comparisons not only were the equipped with different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i5-13600KF

45%

Core i5-13600K

54%

To make a finishing resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i5-13600K is more energy efficient than the Core i5-13600KF as it consumes less power: 125W vs. 125W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, machine learning, video rendering or video editing, programming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum efficiency, the processor uses all threads and cores that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i5-13600KF	Intel Core i5-13600K
Cinbench 15 Single-core	390	400
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	4188	4282
Cinbench 20 Single-core	658	673
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	9322	9530
Cinbench 23 Single-core	2352	2405
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	26841	27440

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-13600KF	Intel Core i5-13600K
Single-Core	2148	2197
Multi-Core	45756	46776

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-13600KF	Intel Core i5-13600K
Single-Core	1721	2049
Multi-Core	13972	18118

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most useful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in the newest games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	Intel Core i5-13600KF	Intel Core i5-13600K
Announcement date	December 10, 2022	September 23, 2022
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1700	FCLGA1700
Core name	Raptor Lake	Raptor Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	13	13
Turbo Frequency	5.1 MHz	5.1 MHz
Frequency	3.9 MHz	3.9 MHz
Cores	14	14
Threads	20	20
Bus rate	16 GT/s	16 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	14200 millions	14200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	125 W	125 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
Max. Memory	128 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency	6500	6500
Memory bandwidth	89.6 GB/s	89.6 GB/s
L1 cache	2 MB	2 MB
L2 cache	8 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	24 MB	24 MB
Overclocking	No	y
Supports ECC	Yes	Yes
Part number		Expansion Options

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-13600KF is better: 1
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-13600K is better: 21
However, it should be realized that the summary data in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should completely trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the testing video and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i5-13600KF and Intel Core i5-13600K before making a decision which CPU to buy for gaming and which not.

Intel Core i5-13600KF - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i5-13600KF specs and review.

Intel Core i5-13600K - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i5-13600K specs and review.