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Intel i5-13600KF
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The Intel Core desktop processors of the 13th generation, named Raptor Lake, feature a chip layout with different CPU cores for various application scenarios. The Performance Cores deliver power for compute-intensive applications, while the Efficiency Cores ensure energy efficiency under light loads. The Raptor Lake processors support PCIe Gen 5.0 and 4.0 as well as DDR5 and DDR4. The processor is compatible with motherboards based on the Intel 700 and 600 chipsets.
Processor family | Core i5 13th Gen |
Max. TDP | 125 W |
Number of threads | 20 |
PCI express version (max.) | 5 |
Number of processor cores | 14 -Core |
Item number | 23856179 |
Manufacturer | Intel |
Category | Processors |
Manufacturer no. | CM8071504821006 |
Release date | 21.10.2022 |
Processor family | Core i5 13th Gen |
Socket | LGA 1700 |
Clock frequency | 3.50 GHz |
Max. turbo clock rate | 5.10 GHz |
Number of processor cores | 14 -Core |
Number of threads | 20 |
Number of performance cores | 6 -Core |
Number of efficiency cores | 8 -Core |
NPU | Intel AI Boost |
Lithography | 10 nm |
Max. TDP | 125 W |
L2 Cache | 20480 kB |
L3 Cache | 24 MB |
PCI express version (max.) | 5 |
Processor design | 64-bit |
Intel technologies | AES-NI, Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET), Intel Standard Manageability (ISM), Turbo Boost Technology, Volume Management Device (VMD), VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |
Memory channels | Dual-Channel |
Memory type | DDR4-RAM |
Max. memory (RAM) | 192 GB |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100 |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Intel fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Processor |
Length | 21.10 cm |
Width | 13.70 cm |
Height | 5.70 cm |
Weight | 99 g |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Processors» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.AMD1.2 %
- 2.Intel2.1 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.AMD3 days
- 2.Intel8 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Processors» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.AMD3.2 %
- 2.Intel4.2 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus
Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good84/100
Very good92/100
The Intel Core i5?13600K impresses with high core performance and is very well suited as a work and gaming CPU for building a new PC system.
This test report belongs to a different type: Core i5-13600K (LGA 1700, 3.50 GHz, 14 -Core)
Good76/100
- High working speed
- low power consumption
- Does not fully utilise all processor cores
Intel's top model Core i9-13900K worked 21 per cent faster on average than its predecessor in testing and consumed six per cent less energy. In terms of speed, the CPU is on par with AMD's top model, the Ryzen 9 7950X, but it consumes much less energy and therefore remains number one...