Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i5-13400
36.4Single-core62.5
34.7Multi-core49.3
39.2Gamingspec-based50.2
4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K16 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 36.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+26) and multi-core (+15). Intel Core i5-10600K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K
- 64% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 23% higher Max turbo power: 182 W vs 148 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13400
- Stronger single-core score: 63 vs 36
- Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 35
- 533% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 2 MB
- 77% higher PassMark: 25,600 vs 14,500
- 74% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,300 vs 6,500
- Lower launch price: $221 vs $262
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 182 W+23% | 148 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz+64% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz+4% | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 10 MB+533% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Bottom 33% | 2,300+47%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,500Bottom 31% | 11,300+74%Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230Bottom 25% | 1,800+46%Top 41% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200Bottom 32% | 15,800+72%Top 42% |
| PassMark | 14,500Bottom 26% | 25,600+77%Bottom 49% |
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