Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. Though the Core i5-12600K is the direct predecessor of the Core i5-13600K, this new processor lines up closer in spec to the Core i7-12700K, which is closer in core count, cache amount, and power limit. All our items range from brand new to refurbished - you can find more details in the condition tab below. Those smaller, lower-performance E-cores are cheaper to produce than the big cores by design, but they still pack some serious firepower.

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Unleash the power of next-level performance with the 13th Gen Intel Core desktop processor advantage. In general, this is what we see with the Core i5-13600K paired with our Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 benchmark card. That said, the Core i5 lost to the 16-core/32-thread Ryzen 9 7950X badly in most tests, as you'd expect.

The larger size of the L2 cache should still help performance, though, as it reduces the chance that the processor will need to go to the L3 cache or system memory for data.Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). That does mean that if you're looking for a budget gaming CPU, you're probably going to be better off with the Ryzen 5 7600X since you can save a bit of money in the process. Without a doubt, this processor can handle even the most demanding tasks with ease, enabling you to take your computing experience to the next level. Intel may have increased the size of the L2 caches on its Raptor Lake processors, but their overall speed has not improved much.

But with only six performance cores, using the best graphics card possible will be far more determinative in most cases. The information herein is provided "as-is" and Intel does not make any representations or warranties whatsoever regarding accuracy of the information, nor on the product features, availability, functionality, or compatibility of the products listed.With a highly flexible architecture and industry-leading tools, you can achieve the ultimate in performance customisation.

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By design, Intel’s Core i5 processors are never the fastest CPUs on the market, but they are consistently are one of the best choices for smart, value-minded PC gaming.