i7-13650HX vs i5-13600KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13600KF
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
23.78
+20.3%
Core i7-13650HX
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 55 Watt
19.77

Core i5-13600KF outperforms Core i7-13650HX by a significant 20% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13600KF and Core i7-13650HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking216289
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation66.83no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Raptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency12.4334.02
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Raptor Lake-HX (2023)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294$485

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-13600KF and Core i7-13650HX basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2020
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache768 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache8 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-13600KF and Core i7-13650HX compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)125 W, 181 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13600KF and Core i7-13650HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-13600KF and Core i7-13650HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-13600KF and Core i7-13650HX are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-13600KF and Core i7-13650HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/s76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.55 GHz
Execution Unitsno data16

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-13600KF and Core i7-13650HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-13600KF and Core i7-13650HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-13600KF and Core i7-13650HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13600KF and Core i7-13650HX.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2020

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-13600KF 23.78
+20.3%
i7-13650HX 19.77

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-13600KF 37777
+20.3%
i7-13650HX 31411

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 23.78 19.77
Recency 27 September 2022 4 January 2023
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 55 Watt

i5-13600KF has a 20.3% higher aggregate performance score.

i7-13650HX, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 months, and 127.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-13600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-13650HX in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-13600KF is a desktop processor while Core i7-13650HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-13600KF and Core i7-13650HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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