Based on our evaluation of using Intel's Core i5-9600K CPU for professional tools, you can expect mediocre tool performance with a high-performance CPU cooler. Based on our evaluation of using Intel's Core i5-13400 CPU for gaming, you can expect good game performance with a high-performance CPU cooler.

The Intel Core i5-13400's 6 Performance cores have a 2.50 GHz base frequency and support a 4.60 GHz max turbo boost frequency. Based on our evaluation, the 9600K's 4.60 GHz single-core max turbo boost frequency is excellent for performance with the latest graphics-intense games. You can maintain these frequencies with a high-end cooler. Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics only: to use the Intel® Iris® Xe brand, the system must be populated with 128-bit (dual channel) memory. Otherwise, use the Intel® UHD brand. To maximize performance with professional tools, you'll want to use a CPU with a high turbo boost frequency and many CPU cores. Good heat dissipation is needed to maintain turbo boost frequencies for extended periods. We took these factors into account while assessing the expected CPU performance for professional tools.Based on our evaluation of using Intel's Core i5-9600K CPU for gaming, you can expect mediocre game performance with a high-performance CPU cooler. Description of the processorThe Intel Core i5-9600K comes from the 9th generation of Intels Core i5 series, is based on the "Coffee Lake Refresh" architecture and is manufactured using the 14 nanometer process.

Processors that support 64-bit computing on Intel® architecture require an Intel 64 architecture-enabled BIOS. Turbo boost frequencies are only achieved under ideal circumstances. However, with adequate cooling, you may be able to maintain speeds near the max boost frequency. Office and web applications rarely max out the CPU for long periods. These applications can use turbo boost speeds when a burst of processing power is needed, returning to the more efficient base frequencies afterward.The 9600K model name doesn't have an F suffix. Non-F CPUs contain integrated graphics, and a separate graphics card isn't required if your motherboard includes video-output connectors (e.g., HDMI).

Max Turbo Frequency refers to the maximum single-core processor frequency that can be achieved with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology. See www.intel.com/technology/turboboost/ for more information and applicability of this technology. Its 4 Efficiency cores have a 1.80 GHz base frequency and support a 3.30 GHz max turbo boost frequency.Based on our evaluation of using Intel's Core i5-13400 CPU for general apps, you can expect excellent app performance with a high-performance CPU cooler. If you're only planning to stream shows, use office apps, or browse the internet, you won't need a top-end CPU to get good performance. The most important CPU capability for general app usage is the single-core max turbo boost frequency.