CPU head-to-head · curated specs + live pool data
Core i5-13600KVSCore i5-12400F
The value champion of Intel 13th gen. Still recommended today at the right price.
Full breakdown →Specifications
| Core i5-13600K | Core i5-12400F | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | 6P + 8E / 20T | 6P / 12T |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz P-core | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost | 5.1 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Cache (L3) | 24 MB | 18 MB |
| TDP | 125 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 |
Live benchmark data
No verified runs for either part yet. Own one of these? Run the benchmark and put it on the map.
Verdict — Core i5-13600K
Aged well. Great chip when the price is right and often heavily discounted. Pair with a good air cooler.
Verdict — Core i5-12400F
Punches far above its price. No E-cores means no scheduler weirdness. Pair with cheap DDR4 for a solid gaming machine.