Which is better, Intel Core i5-13600K or Intel Core i9-11900K?

The Intel Core i5-13600K wins in 4 out of 5 comparable specs against the Intel Core i9-11900K.

Core i5-13600K vs Core i9-11900K

Intel

Core i5-13600K

Intel

Core i9-11900K

Specifications

Spec	Core i5-13600K	Core i9-11900K
Performance
Total Cores	14+75%	8
Threads	20+25%	16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz	5.3 GHz+4%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
Cache
L3 Cache	24 MB+50%	16 MB
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
Architecture	Raptor Lake	Rocket Lake
Max Memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Power
TDP	125W	125W
Features
Cooler Included	No	No
Integrated Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Intel UHD Graphics 750

Verdict

The Intel Core i5-13600K wins in 4 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Total Cores (75% better). The Core i9-11900K wins in 1 specs, with its biggest advantage in Boost Clock (4% better).

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Core i5-13600K

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