Core i5-13600K vs Core i5-13600KF: which is better

Intel Core i5-13600K (desktop, 2022) against Intel Core i5-13600KF (desktop, 2022): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.

Key differences

Core i5-13600K is 0% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 37,433 vs 37,295).
Both use socket LGA1700 and fit the same motherboards (with a suitable BIOS).

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	Core i5-13600K	Core i5-13600KF
Overall score	51.9	51.7
PassMark CPU Mark	37,433	37,295
Single-thread rating	4,110	4,111
Games, 1080p, % of the best	70.9%	no data
US price	from $339	no current price
Cores	14 (6P + 8E)	14 (6P + 8E)
Threads	20	20
Base clock	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
Max boost	5.1 GHz	5.1 GHz
L3 cache	24 MB	24 MB
TDP	125 W	125 W
Max power	181 W	181 W
Memory	DDR4 / DDR5	DDR4 / DDR5
Memory speed	5600 MT/s	5600 MT/s
PCI Express	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Process	10 nm (Intel 7)	10 nm (Intel 7)
Architecture	Raptor Lake	Raptor Lake
Series	13th Gen Core	13th Gen Core
Release year	2022	2022
Integrated graphics	UHD Graphics 770	none

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