Which is better, Intel Core i5-10600K or Intel Core i9-13900K?

The Intel Core i9-13900K wins in 5 out of 6 comparable specs against the Intel Core i5-10600K.

Core i5-10600K vs Core i9-13900K

Intel

Core i5-10600K

Intel

Core i9-13900K

Specifications

Spec	Core i5-10600K	Core i9-13900K
Performance
Total Cores	6	24+75%
Threads	12	32+62%
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	5.8 GHz+17%
Base Clock	4.1 GHz+37%	3 GHz
Cache
L3 Cache	12 MB	36 MB+67%
Platform
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1700
Architecture	Comet Lake	Raptor Lake
Max Memory	128 GB	192 GB+33%
Power
TDP	125W	125W
Features
Cooler Included	No	No
Integrated Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel UHD Graphics 770

Verdict

The Intel Core i9-13900K wins in 5 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Total Cores (300% better). The Core i5-10600K wins in 1 specs, with its biggest advantage in Base Clock (37% better).

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Core i5-10600K

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