Intel Core i5-13600KF vs Intel Core i9-12900HK

Processor comparisons 29-09-2022

   Let's say you are thinking about choosing a CPU, you will be able to make a decision by looking at the Intel Core i5-13600KF vs Intel Core i9-12900HK tests and see which is better for games or normal use for programming, rendering, video editing, machine learning, streaming. Here you can find all information from real video editing and streaming tests or many benchmarks. A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software like GeekBench 6, 5.2, MATLAB, RealBench, SuperPi, PCMark 10, WPrime, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Blender, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), AIDA64, Handbrake, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, 3DMark, Gears 5, PassMark, 7zip, Dolphin Emulator, Furmark, VeraCrypt, UserBenchmark, Blender, Prime95.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

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

After reading the results of parallel benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i9-12900HK 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 i9-12900HK

66%

This value shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i9-12900HK is 4% better than Core i5-13600KF. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i5-13600KF

58%

Core i9-12900HK

57%

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

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	102.3	100.7
Valorant	116.2	114.4
Cyberpunk 2077	65.1	64.1
Apex Legends	109.2	107.5
Call of Duty Warzone	87.1	85.8
Overwatch	94.1	92.7
Red Dead Redemption 2	80.2	78.9
DOOM Eternal	58.1	57.2
Warzone	90.6	89.2
Assassin's Creed	97.6	96.1
Valheim	96.4	94.9

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 that were in the comparisons not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K 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 compare it in one assembly with the video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i5-13600KF

45%

Core i9-12900HK

141%

To make a finishing resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i9-12900HK is more energy efficient than the Core i5-13600KF as it consumes less power: 125W vs. 45W. Power consumption is particularly 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

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

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

	Intel Core i5-13600KF	Intel Core i9-12900HK
Cinbench 15 Single-core	390	479
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	4188	5047
Cinbench 20 Single-core	658	800
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	9322	11221
Cinbench 23 Single-core	2352	2838
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	26841	32291

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

	Intel Core i5-13600KF	Intel Core i9-12900HK
Single-Core	2148	7395
Multi-Core	45756	55205

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

	Intel Core i5-13600KF	Intel Core i9-12900HK
Single-Core	1721	1916
Multi-Core	13972	12420

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in new 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 i9-12900HK
Announcement date	December 10, 2022	January 07, 2022
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Socket	FCLGA1700	FCBGA1744
Core name	Raptor Lake	Alder Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	13	12
Turbo Frequency	5.1 MHz	5 MHz
Frequency	3.9 MHz	3.8 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	12400 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	125 W	45 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to LPDDR5 5200 MT/s Up to LPDDR4x 4267 MT/s
Max. Memory	128 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency	6500	6400
Memory bandwidth	89.6 GB/s	108 GB/s
L1 cache	2 MB	2 MB
L2 cache	8 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	24 MB	24 MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	Yes	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i5-13600KF is 2% better than Core i9-12900HK in terms of CPU frequency. 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: 21
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-12900HK is better: 10
Although it should be realized that the summary data in the article above do not mean that taking them into account you should totally trust a simple comparison of these figures. Be sure to watch benchmarks video and read the opinion of real owners of Intel Core i5-13600KF and Intel Core i9-12900HK before making a selection which processor 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 i9-12900HK - all data

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

• Intel Core i9-12900HK specs and review.