Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i5-13600KF

Intel Core i5-13600KF currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i5-13600KF is 8% lower
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i5-13600KF is 8.7% higher

Which CPU Should You Buy?

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

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i5-13600KF 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 i5-13600KF is about 1% 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.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

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

MetricIntel Core i5-13600KIntel Core i5-13600KF
Current used price$205.57$189.2
Current new price$286.88$261.43
Relative gaming performance7171
Gaming performance per dollar0.3450.375
Cinebench R23 multi23,41323,649
Cinebench R23 single1,9761,976
Cores / threads14 / 2014 / 20
Socket--
TDP181 W181 W
Release year20222022
Qualified sales1110
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