Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i5-13600K
36.4Single-core75.1
34.7Multi-core65.5
39.2Gamingspec-based57.8
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 36.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+39) and multi-core (+31). 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
- 17% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $319
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600K
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 36
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 35
- 1233% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 2 MB
- 164% higher PassMark: 38,300 vs 14,500
- 161% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,000 vs 9,200
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 182 W+1% | 181 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz+17% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.1 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 20 MB+1233% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 24 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Bottom 33% | 2,750+76%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,500Bottom 31% | 15,500+138%Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230Bottom 25% | 2,000+63%Top 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200Bottom 32% | 24,000+161%Top 24% |
| PassMark | 14,500Bottom 26% | 38,300+164%Top 29% |
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