Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i5-13400
48Single-core62.5
39.1Multi-core49.3
39.8Gamingspec-based50.2
4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+15) and multi-core (+10). Intel Core i5-11600K 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 i5-11600K
- 70% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 148 W
- 56% higher Base clock: 3.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13400
- Stronger single-core score: 63 vs 48
- Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 39
- 217% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 3 MB
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 67% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 12 MB
- Lower launch price: $221 vs $262
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 251 W+70% | 148 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+56% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+7% | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 10 MB+217% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,870Bottom 47% | 2,300+23%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100Bottom 38% | 11,300+59%Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500Bottom 45% | 1,800+20%Top 41% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100Bottom 42% | 15,800+42%Top 42% |
| PassMark | 19,800Bottom 36% | 25,600+29%Bottom 49% |
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