Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i5-13500 vs Intel Core i5-13600K

Intel Core i5-13500 currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i5-13600K is 22.8% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i5-13600K is 18.4% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i5-13500 currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

Intel Core i5-13600K is about 12% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Socket data is incomplete for this pair. Intel Core i5-13500 has a 27 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricIntel Core i5-13500Intel Core i5-13600K
Current used price$167.47$205.57
Current new price$348.23$286.88
Relative gaming performance7171
Gaming performance per dollar0.4230.345
Cinebench R23 multi20,89923,413
Cinebench R23 single1,9281,976
Cores / threads14 / 2014 / 20
Socket--
TDP154 W181 W
Release year20232022
Qualified sales1011
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Intel Core i5-13500

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