No clear advantage; the price difference is minimal and performance gains are limited.
No clear advantage; the price difference is minimal and performance gains are limited.
Considering today’s options, 35 euros feels like a solid amount. If performance isn’t a major factor, I might choose the i5-13500 or go for higher-speed RAM at 3600mhz instead of the 3200mhz model.
You can readily assess them on Intel’s site: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/...580,230574. The 13600 offers higher clock speeds, which is the main advantage. Still, considering the rest of your system budget, 35€ might not be a huge amount overall. Boosting RAM speed is helpful, but a quicker CPU usually makes a more significant difference.
When other variables stay constant, you can simply look at clock speeds to see how performance changes. The 13600 should be about 4% quicker than the 13500. This places it just beyond the error margin for noticeable gains, yet still not perceptible. If you're choosing a chip, go with the 13500 and add a bit more RAM for a marginally better setup.
I’d choose the 13500 or move to the 13600K. The marginally faster clocks in the 13600 won’t stand out much versus the 13500, but the 13600K’s Raptor Lake upgrades plus the higher speeds could offer a noticeable boost for certain tasks.