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Intel Core i5-13600KF
LGA 1700, 3.50 GHz, 14 -CoreProduct details
The Intel Core desktop processors of the 13th generation, known as Raptor Lake, feature a chip layout with various CPU cores for different application scenarios. The Performance Cores deliver high performance for compute-intensive applications, while the Efficiency Cores provide energy efficiency under low load. The Raptor Lake processors support PCIe Gen 5.0 and 4.0 as well as DDR5 and DDR4. The processor is compatible with motherboards based on the Intel 700 and 600 chipsets.
Processor family | Core i5 13th Gen |
Max. TDP | 181 W |
Number of threads | 20 |
PCI express version (max.) | 5 |
Number of processor cores | 14 -Core |
Item number | 21919877 |
Manufacturer | Intel |
Category | Processors |
Manufacturer no. | BX8071513600KF |
Release date | 20/10/2022 |
Processor family | Core i5 13th Gen |
Socket | LGA 1700 |
Clock frequency | 3.50 GHz |
Max. turbo clock rate | 5.10 GHz |
Number of processor cores | 14 -Core |
Number of threads | 20 |
Number of performance cores | 6 -Core |
Number of efficiency cores | 8 -Core |
Lithography | 10 nm |
Max. TDP | 181 W |
L2 Cache | 20480 kB |
L3 Cache | 24 MB |
Multiplier unlocked | Yes |
PCI express version (max.) | 5 |
Processor design | 64-bit |
AMD Technologies | SSE4a |
Intel technologies | Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET), Intel Standard Manageability (ISM), Volume Management Device (VMD), VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |
Memory channels | Dual-Channel |
Max. memory (RAM) | 128 GB |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100 |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Intel fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Processor |
Product Safety |
Length | 12 cm |
Width | 10.60 cm |
Height | 4.50 cm |
Weight | 88 g |
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Processors» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 1.AMD1,2 %
- 2.Intel2,1 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 1.AMD3 days
- 2.Intel8 days
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Source: Galaxus- 1.AMD3,2 %
- 2.Intel4,3 %

The Intel Core i5?13600K impresses with high core performance and is very well suited as a work and gaming CPU for building a new PC system.
- High working speed
- low power consumption
- Does not fully utilise all processor cores
Intel's top model Core i9-13900K worked 21 per cent faster on average than its predecessor in testing and consumed six per cent less energy. In terms of speed, the CPU is on par with AMD's top model, the Ryzen 9 7950X, but it consumes much less energy and therefore remains number one...