Intel Core i5-13600K

Brand
Intel
Model
Intel Core i5-13600K
$303–$335estimated range · from catalog price Jun 21, 2026

Intel Core i5‑13600K (13th‑gen Raptor Lake) launched Oct 20, 2022; 14 cores with UHD 770 on LGA1700; a mainstream pick for 1080p/1440p gaming and mixed workloads.

Compute rankTop 8% of CPUs
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ReleasedOct 2022
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Cores14
Threads20
SocketFCLGA1700
MemoryDDR4 / DDR5
Base clock3.50 GHz
Boost clock5.10 GHz
TDP125 W
Cache24 MB
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Product overview

Launched on October 20, 2022, the Core i5-13600K is a 13th‑gen (Raptor Lake) Intel desktop CPU with 14 cores (6P+8E) and 20 threads, 3.5 GHz P-core base and up to 5.1 GHz boost. It drops into LGA1700 boards and works with 600- and 700‑series chipsets, with Intel UHD Graphics 770 integrated. Positioned as a mainstream i5, it targets the sweet spot for gamers and creators who want strong single‑threaded speed plus efficient background multitasking. It’s well‑suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, streaming, video editing, and everyday productivity. Note: Intel ended shipments of the boxed 13600K in June 2024; ARK still lists the processor as launched (tray/OEM status may vary).

Best for
  • 1080p gaming
  • 1440p gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • office/productivity
Official product specifications

Specifications

At a glance iEach dot represents a catalog model. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog models
Cores14
Higher than 88% of CPUs
Threads20
Higher than 85% of CPUs
Boost clock5.1 GHZ
Higher than 81% of CPUs
RAM speed3200 MT/s
Higher than 73% of CPUs
Cores
14
Threads
20
Socket
FCLGA1700
Memory
DDR4, DDR5
Base clock
3.5 GHZ
Boost clock
5.1 GHZ
TDP
125 W
Cache
24 MB
Generation
13
Bus Speed
16 GT/s
Max Memory Size
128 GB
ECC Support
No
Hyper Threading
Yes
Turbo Boost
Yes
Chipset
Intel 600, 700
Ram Speed
3200 MT/s
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