CPU Head-to-Head

Core i5-13600K vs Core 5 245K: Gaming Performance Comparison

Performance King
Intel

Core i5-13600K

14 Cores / 20 Threads

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VS
Better Value
Intel

Core 5 245K

14 Cores / 14 Threads

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In gaming workloads, the Core i5-13600K delivers approximately +4% higher frame rates compared to the Core 5 245K. For budget-conscious buyers, the Core 5 245K currently offers better value, available at a $13.26 price difference.

Core i5-13600K Advantages

Up to 4% faster in gaming benchmarks on average – 187 vs 180 FPS

Core 5 245K Advantages

Up to 1% better value for money – $1.59 vs $1.60/FPS

Costs only 96% of the price – $286 vs $299 (4% cheaper)

Performance Analytics

Gaming Throughput

Total average frames per second

Core i5-13600K
187 FPS100% Performance
Core 5 245K
180.2 FPS96% Performance

Efficiency Coefficient

Performance delivered per currency unit

Core i5-13600K
0.625 Value99% Efficiency
Core 5 245K
0.631 Value100% Efficiency