Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i7-13700K
48Single-core79.1
39.1Multi-core76.9
39.8Gamingspec-based65
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K16 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 74.6 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+38) and single-core (+31). 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
- 15% higher Base clock: 3.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700K
- Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 48
- Stronger multi-core score: 77 vs 39
- 700% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 3 MB
- 173% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,300 vs 11,100
- 167% higher cores: 16 vs 6
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 251 W | 253 W+1% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+15% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.4 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 24 MB+700% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 30 MB+150% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,870Bottom 47% | 2,850+52%Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100Bottom 38% | 18,200+156%Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500Bottom 45% | 2,100+40%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100Bottom 42% | 30,300+173%Top 16% |
| PassMark | 19,800Bottom 36% | 46,500+135%Top 21% |
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