Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 24M Cache, up to 5.1 GHz

Purchase for my sons gaming pc he loves it.

I am using this in my first PC build and it was pretty easy to install and seems like a really good value for the price-point.

Pairs VERY well with the 3080. No stuttering, fast speeds!

This chip is great for both gaming and content creation. The CPU and platform are both affordable. Best cheap since the legendary 2500K.

Very good cpu. No problems. Could get warm with air cooler. Overkill cpu for my purposes.

I think this CPU offers GREAT value for the money. I runs everything at full settings (with 3060 GPU) and stays cool with Noctua air cooling. Recommended!

Its very hot in benchmarks. I recommend limiting TDP in the bios settings to 140-150.

temps was going crazy high, 100c in 3 of the 6 p cores with msi z690 edge but cinebench complete without throttling,

To think that an i5 nowadays has 14 cores/20 threads is just crazy. This CPU is very capable and handles anything I throw at it with ease. Does the average user really need even an i7 or i9 at this point?

Last home assembled PC lasted us about 12 years. Hopefully this newest setup will last 10 years too. Yes I spent a little more to have the newest, but not the most powerful technology. I have left room for upgrades in the future if I ever need to.