i9-13900K vs i5-2560M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2560M
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.57
Core i9-13900K
2022
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
38.58
+2357%

Core i9-13900K outperforms Core i5-2560M by a whopping 2357% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2560M and Core i9-13900K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking213086
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data62.99
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i9
Power efficiency4.0913.90
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-2560M and Core i9-13900K 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 cores2 (Dual-core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads432
Base clock speedno data3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s4 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier2730
L1 cache128 KB1.5 MB
L2 cache512 KB16 MB
L3 cache3 MB12 MB
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size149 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors624 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2560M and Core i9-13900K 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
Socketno dataFCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt125 W, 253 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2560M and Core i9-13900K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-2560M and Core i9-13900K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2560M and Core i9-13900K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2560M and Core i9-13900K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size16 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/s89.604 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 3000Intel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.65 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2560M and Core i9-13900K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-2560M and Core i9-13900K 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 i5-2560M and Core i9-13900K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2560M and Core i9-13900K.

PCIe versionno data5.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

i5-2560M 1.57
i9-13900K 38.58
+2357%

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.

i5-2560M 2397
i9-13900K 59038
+2363%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.57 38.58
Integrated graphics card 0.66 6.15
Physical cores 2 24
Threads 4 32
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 125 Watt

i5-2560M has 257.1% lower power consumption.

i9-13900K, on the other hand, has a 2357.3% higher aggregate performance score, 831.8% faster integrated GPU, and 1100% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

The Core i9-13900K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2560M in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-2560M is a notebook processor while Core i9-13900K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2560M and Core i9-13900K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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