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Core i5-13600T

14 cores · 20 threads · up to 4.8 GHz on FCLGA1700.

3.5 · 11 votes

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Cores
14
Threads
20
Boost
4.8 GHz
L3 cache
24 MB
TDP
35W
Socket
FCLGA1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming17
Productivity16
Single-core18
Multi-core58
Power efficiency14

Lab scores

Performance score17
Cores14
Threads20
Boost clock (GHz)4.8 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p37 fps
1440p30 fps
4K20 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
1.8 GHz
Boost clock
4.8 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)
35W
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 low power draw and cool running, making it perfect for quiet builds. The common complaint is that it can feel slower than expected under heavy loads compared to bigger chips.

Pros
  • Keeps your build cool and quiet
  • Handles everyday tasks without breaking a sweat
  • Sips power for always-on systems
  • Great for compact, low-noise PCs
Cons
  • Low boost clocks hurt gaming.
  • Limited cooler upgrade options.
  • No performance cores in some tasks.
Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i5-13600T

A low-power Raptor Lake chip that trades performance for a tiny power budget, making it ideal for quiet compact builds.

Get it if you want a cool, quiet, low-power CPU for a compact office PC or home server that still feels fast for everyday tasks. Skip it if you need serious gaming or heavy rendering power, where a standard desktop chip would be a smarter buy.

Buy it if…

  • You need a low-power office PC that stays quiet under all-day loads.
  • You're building a home server that sips electricity but handles multitasking well.
  • You want a compact ITX build where heat and noise are your biggest concerns.
3.5

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