Which is better, Intel Core i5-13600K or Intel Core i7-13700KF?

The Intel Core i7-13700KF wins in 4 out of 5 comparable specs against the Intel Core i5-13600K.

Core i5-13600K vs Core i7-13700KF

Intel

Core i5-13600K

Intel

Core i7-13700KF

Specifications

Spec	Core i5-13600K	Core i7-13700KF
Performance
Total Cores	14	16+12%
Threads	20	24+17%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz	5.4 GHz+6%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+3%	3.4 GHz
Cache
L3 Cache	24 MB	30 MB+20%
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Architecture	Raptor Lake	Raptor Lake
Max Memory	192 GB	192 GB
Power
TDP	125W	125W
Features
Cooler Included	No	No
Integrated Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 770	None

Verdict

The Intel Core i7-13700KF wins in 4 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is L3 Cache (25% better). The Core i5-13600K wins in 1 specs, with its biggest advantage in Base Clock (3% better).

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Core i5-13600K

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