Core i5 13600K

Specifications

• Cores14
• Threads20
• Base clock3.5 GHz
• Boost clockUp to 5.1 GHz
• L3 cache24 MB
• SocketLGA1700
• TDP125 W
• Peak power181 W

Specifications: Intel (manufacturer, accessed 2026-10-23).

About this processor

Core i5 13600K is a Intel processor with 14 cores and 20 threads for the LGA1700 socket. It scores 71.4 on our CPU gaming index (Ryzen 7 9800X3D = 100) — rank 29 of 45 processors in the catalog.

Measured game data

We hold independently measured benchmark data with this processor in 2 of the nine games in our measured set:

• Elden Ring
• Starfield

The measured results live on the game and pairing pages — this page sticks to specifications.

Pairings

See the Core i5 13600K pairing guide for balanced graphics-card matches at each resolution, or run a specific combination in the calculator.