Intel i5-13600KF vs. i7-11700KF Multi-Thread Performance?

Started by brickgeneral on July 11, 2024

I've been looking at the Intel Core i5-13600KF and i7-11700KF for my new build. Can anyone give me some insight into how their multi-thread performance compares?

Solved by ShadowsInOurMind in post #6
Sure, here's a TechReviewer article that provides an in-depth comparison of the i5-13600KF and i7-11700KF: Intel Core i5-13600KF vs. Intel Core i7-11700KF

Both CPUs are excellent choices! It really comes down to what you need them for. For content creators or users who work with large files, the Core i5-13600KF has 14 cores and 20 threads, which is better suited for those tasks. The i7-11700KF, on the other hand, has 8 cores and 16 threads, so it's great for more general use cases.

Good point! I'm mostly going to be using my PC for gaming and some light video editing. Which one would you recommend for that?

Well, both CPUs have excellent single-core performance, but when it comes to multi-threaded tasks like video editing, the i5-13600KF has an advantage due to its higher core count. However, for gaming, the difference in multi-thread performance won't be as noticeable since most games don't fully utilize more than 6-8 cores.

That makes sense! I'm still curious about the article you mentioned Intel Core i5-13600KF vs. Intel Core i7-11700KF. Can anyone point me to a good source that compares these two CPUs in-depth?

Sure, here's a TechReviewer article that provides an in-depth comparison of the i5-13600KF and i7-11700KF: Intel Core i5-13600KF vs. Intel Core i7-11700KF

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I'll check it out. By the way, how important is overclocking support for my use case?

Overclocking support can be beneficial if you want to squeeze more performance out of your CPU. Both the i5-13600KF and i7-11700KF have excellent overclocking potential, so you can't go wrong with either choice in that regard.

Great! I'll probably lean towards the i5-13600KF then, given my needs. Thanks for all the help!

No problem! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Good luck with your build!

I'll definitely keep that in mind. Have a great day!