Processors comparison
Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-13600K
Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.
Key differences
- Both use the LGA 1700 socket. Check a motherboard's CPU support list before swapping one for the other; older boards can need a BIOS update.
- The Core i9-12900KF has 16 cores / 24 threads; the Core i5-13600K has 14 cores / 20 threads.
- Memory support differs: Core i9-12900KF DDR4, DDR5, Core i5-13600K DDR5.
Performance
We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.
Specifications
| Specification | Core i9-12900KF | Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits. | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 |
| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Raptor Lake |
| Series | Intel Core i9 | Intel Core i5 |
| Cores and clocks | ||
| Cores | 16Higher | 14 |
| Threads | 24Higher | 20 |
| Max boost clock | 5.1 GHz | Unknown |
| Power and cooling | ||
| Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw. | 125 W | 125 W |
| Cooler in the box | Unknown | Unknown |
| Features | ||
| Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture. | No | Unknown |
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