The Intel Core i5-13600K is an excellent processor for all office needs and a mid-high-range gaming PC. The processor is equipped with 14 cores and 20 threads – the manufacturer has combined 6 cores / 12 threads of the P-Core type and 8 cores / 8 threads of the more efficient E-Core type.
An additional advantage is an unlocked multiplier, which means you can overclock the processor’s frequency. The Core i5-13600K is suitable for LGA 1700 motherboards. The TDP is estimated at 125 W, so efficient cooling is required here (Best CPU Coolers For i5-13600K).
Processor |
Intel Core i5-13600K |
Total Cores |
14 |
Total Threads |
20 |
# of Efficient-cores |
8 |
# of Performance-cores |
6 |
Performance-core Base Frequency |
3.50 GHz |
Efficient-core Base Frequency |
2.60 GHz |
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency |
5.10 GHz |
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency |
3.90 GHz |
Max Turbo Frequency |
5.10 GHz |
Total L2 Cache |
20 MB |
Cache |
24 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
Maximum Turbo Power |
181 W |
Processor Base Power |
125 W |
Memory Types |
Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s
Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s |
Max Memory Size |
128 GB |
Max Memory Bandwidth |
89.6Â GB/s |
Max # of Memory Channels |
2 |
Processor Graphics |
Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Graphics Base Frequency |
330 MHz |
Launch Date |
Q4’22 |