Intel Core i5-13600K

The Intel core i5-13600K is definitely the best value gaming CPU available in the market which not only performs well in the gaming department but its a relatively overall better performance making it hard to ignore the proposal. If you have a heart for core i9 13900k, that is another perspective, but this little master is very well equipped to handle your daily needs and drive your gaming and general needs in an efficient and effective manner.

-- As reviewed by Tech4Gamers
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Product details

  • 13th Gen Intel Core processors offer revolutionary design for beyond real-world performance. From extreme multitasking, immersive streaming, and faster creating, do what you do
  • 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) and 20 threads
  • Up to 5.1 GHz unlocked. 24M Cache
  • Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 included
  • Compatible with Intel 600 series (might need BIOS update) and 700 series chipset-based motherboards
  • Performance hybrid architecture integrates two core microarchitectures, prioritizing and distributing workloads to optimize performance
  • Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, and PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support. Intel Optane Memory support. No thermal solution included

PROS

+ Strong Single Core Performance.
+ Overall better Multi-Core Performance over the last gen.
+ iGPU
+ 4x more E-Cores over the last gen.
+ 1GHz Sustained Clocks on all P-Cores.
+ 9GHz Sustained Clocks on all E-Cores.
+ DDR4 and 5 Support.
+ PCIe 5.0 Support.

CONS

- None

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tech4Gamers on December 19, 2022
The Intel core i5-13600K is definitely the best value gaming CPU available in the market which not only performs well in the gaming department but its a relatively overall better performance making it hard to ignore the proposal. If you have a heart for core i9 13900k, that is another perspective, but this little master is very well equipped to handle your daily needs and drive your gaming and general needs in an efficient and effective manner.
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By PCMag on November 09, 2022
Intel's Core i5-13600K is pricier, power-hungrier, and hotter-running than its predecessor, but it's hard to argue with the raw performance this CPU gives you for the money, especially for PC gamers.
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By TechRadar on May 05, 2023
The Intel Core i5-13600K puts up some truly impressive numbers against the best competing chipmakers have to offer, making this the best processor for general users, though it is still more expensive and soaks up power like a sponge.
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