Core i5-13600

Name: Intel Core i5-13600
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.2 (14 reviews)

14 cores · 20 threads · up to 5.0 GHz on FCLGA1700.

4.2 · 14 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.0 GHz

L3 cache

24 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

FCLGA1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming19

Productivity18

Single-core20

Multi-core58

Power efficiency16

Lab scores

Performance score19

Cores14

Threads20

Boost clock (GHz)5.0 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p42 fps

1440p33 fps

4K23 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Raptor Lake-S
Process node: Intel 7 nm
Socket: FCLGA1700
Release year: 2023
Total cores: 14
Threads: 20
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 770

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 2.7 GHz
Boost clock: 5.0 GHz
L1 cache: 1120 KB
L2 cache: 17.5 MB
L3 cache: 24 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR5-4800
Max capacity: 192 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
Launch price: $255

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the speed for gaming and everyday tasks, calling it a smart value buy. The common gripe is that the stock cooler runs too loud under load.

Pros

Great for everyday multitasking
Handles games without breaking a sweat
Sips power, stays cool and quiet
Solid upgrade for older PCs

Cons

Only works with LGA1700 boards
Needs a dedicated graphics card
Stock cooler is not included

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i5-13600

The Core i5-13600 is a solid midrange desktop CPU that balances strong multi-core performance with excellent power efficiency for its class.

Get it if you want a solid mid-range chip for everyday gaming and multitasking without breaking the bank. Skip it if you need top-tier performance for heavy video editing or 3D rendering.