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Evaluate if the 13,600K value justifies the additional $50 compared to the 12,600K option.

Evaluate if the 13,600K value justifies the additional $50 compared to the 12,600K option.

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KJohnson56
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11-04-2022, 04:57 PM
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Considering your budget of $250, both 12600K and 13600K fit within it. It depends on what you prioritize—performance or value.
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KJohnson56
11-04-2022, 04:57 PM #1

Considering your budget of $250, both 12600K and 13600K fit within it. It depends on what you prioritize—performance or value.

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elfenst
Junior Member
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11-05-2022, 06:05 AM
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I think 12600K works well, having enough cores with a bit faster clock speed, plus it's more affordable. If you choose 13600K it's also fine but I feel 12600K covers most needs. The main distinction is that 13600K has four extra "E" cores (8) compared to 12600K (4). If that matters, go with 13600K and stop there.
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elfenst
11-05-2022, 06:05 AM #2

I think 12600K works well, having enough cores with a bit faster clock speed, plus it's more affordable. If you choose 13600K it's also fine but I feel 12600K covers most needs. The main distinction is that 13600K has four extra "E" cores (8) compared to 12600K (4). If that matters, go with 13600K and stop there.

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louisdoki
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11-05-2022, 06:49 PM
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Raptor Lake also runs a touch slower than its maximum speed when shipped, but each core still hits around 5.6GHz and offers better performance per cycle. It’s noticeably quicker compared to the standard price point.
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louisdoki
11-05-2022, 06:49 PM #3

Raptor Lake also runs a touch slower than its maximum speed when shipped, but each core still hits around 5.6GHz and offers better performance per cycle. It’s noticeably quicker compared to the standard price point.

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xX_Solares_Xx
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11-05-2022, 07:51 PM
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The 13600k is a stronger option, but could you share your overall plan? What’s your budget and what you intend to use it for?
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xX_Solares_Xx
11-05-2022, 07:51 PM #4

The 13600k is a stronger option, but could you share your overall plan? What’s your budget and what you intend to use it for?

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Thatolddog
Junior Member
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11-05-2022, 09:50 PM
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Here’s a revised version of your list:

- CPU: Intel Core i5 13600K, cost around $300
- Motherboard: GIGABYTE Z690 Aorus Ultra, priced at $200
- GPU: GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (sold on eBay), listed at $330
- Case: RAM installed from G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB, 6000MHz, 32GB, costing $200
- Storage: SK Hynix P41 Platinum, 1TB, purchased from eBay for $130
- PSU: Coolermaster V650 V2 SFX Gold, bought for $90
- Case fans: SickleFlow 120 & 140 aRGB v2 and Noctua fans (acquired for free), total $100
- Budget: Overall spending reaches approximately $1450, including taxes not listed

Let me know if you need it formatted differently!
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Thatolddog
11-05-2022, 09:50 PM #5

Here’s a revised version of your list:

- CPU: Intel Core i5 13600K, cost around $300
- Motherboard: GIGABYTE Z690 Aorus Ultra, priced at $200
- GPU: GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (sold on eBay), listed at $330
- Case: RAM installed from G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB, 6000MHz, 32GB, costing $200
- Storage: SK Hynix P41 Platinum, 1TB, purchased from eBay for $130
- PSU: Coolermaster V650 V2 SFX Gold, bought for $90
- Case fans: SickleFlow 120 & 140 aRGB v2 and Noctua fans (acquired for free), total $100
- Budget: Overall spending reaches approximately $1450, including taxes not listed

Let me know if you need it formatted differently!

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JuliBr0
Senior Member
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11-13-2022, 06:17 AM
#6
This setup isn't ideal with your current motherboard. Gigabyte Z690 boards offer a limited memory design, and 6000MT/s performance might not be reliable. Opt for kits supporting 5600MT/s instead. That should help you avoid spending extra money on the 13600K while still getting better results from the chip's cache.
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JuliBr0
11-13-2022, 06:17 AM #6

This setup isn't ideal with your current motherboard. Gigabyte Z690 boards offer a limited memory design, and 6000MT/s performance might not be reliable. Opt for kits supporting 5600MT/s instead. That should help you avoid spending extra money on the 13600K while still getting better results from the chip's cache.

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rando2
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11-13-2022, 03:08 PM
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Improving cache usage and adding clock speed boosts make a noticeable difference—especially with the top 50 hits at 5.6 versus 5.2 on a 12,600K processor. This aligns closely with what others have observed.
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rando2
11-13-2022, 03:08 PM #7

Improving cache usage and adding clock speed boosts make a noticeable difference—especially with the top 50 hits at 5.6 versus 5.2 on a 12,600K processor. This aligns closely with what others have observed.

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Amy467
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11-16-2022, 11:11 PM
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I’d pick the 13600k and the MSI Pro A board. That unit costs around $199 and usually drops in price. It offers solid performance for its cost, and Buildzoid has praised it often. I’d choose the Aorus version instead. The 13600k is noticeably quicker than the 12600k and more than worth the extra $50 compared to the 12700k. Recently it was on sale for $300.
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Amy467
11-16-2022, 11:11 PM #8

I’d pick the 13600k and the MSI Pro A board. That unit costs around $199 and usually drops in price. It offers solid performance for its cost, and Buildzoid has praised it often. I’d choose the Aorus version instead. The 13600k is noticeably quicker than the 12600k and more than worth the extra $50 compared to the 12700k. Recently it was on sale for $300.