Intel
Core i5-13600
Core i5
Current Price
$269.00
MSRP: $319.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
(Consumer CPUs only)
#63
of 234
Overall Rank
#79
of 251
Value Rank
#78
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251
Core Specifications
Cores
14
Threads
20
P-Cores
6
E-Cores
8
Base Clock
2.7 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
5.0 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
Lithography
10nm
Cache
L1 Cache
80 KB per core
L2 Cache
2 MB per core
L3 Cache
24 MB (shared)
Power & Thermal
TDP
65W
Base Power
65W
Max Turbo Power
154W
Memory Support
Memory Types
DDR4/DDR5
Max Memory
N/A
Memory Channels
N/A
ECC Support
No
Platform & Connectivity
PCIe Version
5.0
PCIe Lanes
20
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics 770
Closest Competitors by Performance
Ryzen 9 3950X14,974
Core i5-1450014,698
Core i5-13600 (Selected)14,672
Ryzen 9 5900X14,630
Ryzen 7 770014,434
Quick Stats
Generation
13th Gen
Release Date
1/3/2023 - 3 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop
Performance Scores
Overall
14672Measured against consumer CPUs only
Value54.5
Efficiency225.7
Benchmark Scores
Cinebench R23 Single1,948
Cinebench R23 Multi22,117
Geekbench 6 Single2,521
Geekbench 6 Multi12,447
PassMark31,492
Console Comparison
Comparison based on overall performance score calculated from multi-core benchmarks. Console CPUs are optimized for gaming workloads.
Core i5-13600
100%100%
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
67%67%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
64%64%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
12%PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
11%Notes
The Core i5-13600 offers 14 cores (6 P-cores, 8 E-cores) with 65W TDP on Raptor Lake, boosting up to 5.0 GHz. This locked processor delivers excellent gaming performance at mainstream pricing without overclocking capability. Perfect for balanced builds seeking strong gaming and productivity performance with manageable thermals. Despite lacking unlocked multiplier, it provides excellent value for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The efficient design works well with budget cooling solutions, making it ideal for mainstream gaming builds prioritizing value and reliability.