Intel's Core i5-13600K is pricier, power-hungrier, and hotter-running than its predecessor, but it's hard to argue with the raw performance this CPU gives you for the money, especially for PC gamers.
Price, power consumption, heat, performance: Everything's up for this Core i5
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Intel Core i5-13600K review
Intel Core i5-13600K review
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