Which is better, Intel Core i5-13600KF or Intel Core i9-12900K?

The Intel Core i9-12900K wins in 4 out of 6 comparable specs against the Intel Core i5-13600KF.

Core i5-13600KF vs Core i9-12900K

Intel

Core i5-13600KF

Intel

Core i9-12900K

Specifications

Spec	Core i5-13600KF	Core i9-12900K
Performance
Total Cores	14	16+12%
Threads	20	24+17%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz	5.2 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+9%	3.2 GHz
Cache
L3 Cache	24 MB	30 MB+20%
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Architecture	Raptor Lake	Alder Lake
Max Memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Power
TDP	125W	125W
Features
Cooler Included	No	No
Integrated Graphics	None	Intel UHD Graphics 770

Verdict

The Intel Core i9-12900K wins in 4 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is L3 Cache (25% better). The Core i5-13600KF wins in 2 specs, with its biggest advantage in Max Memory (50% better).

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Core i5-13600KF

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