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Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Core i5-13600K

Intel Core i5-12400F
47.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Intel Core i5-13600K
66.6Inno Score
58.9Single-core75.3
40.7Multi-core65.7
46.5Gamingspec-based57.8
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.6 to 47.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+25) and single-core (+16). Intel Core i5-12400F 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 i5-12400F

  • 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
  • Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $167 vs $319

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600K

  • Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 59
  • Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 41
  • 167% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 7.5 MB
  • 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
  • 104% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,221 vs 11,900

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i5-13600K
SpecIntel Core i5-12400FIntel Core i5-13600K
Announced20222022
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Process10 nm10 nm
Base TDP65 W+48%125 W
Max turbo power117 W181 W+55%
Unlocked multiplierNoYes
Cooler includedYesNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i5-13600K
SpecIntel Core i5-12400FIntel Core i5-13600K
Cores614+133%
Performance cores66
Efficiency cores08
Threads1220+67%
Base clock2.5 GHz3.5 GHz+40%
Boost clock4.4 GHz5.1 GHz+16%
L2 cache7.5 MB20 MB+167%
L3 cache18 MB24 MB+33%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i5-13600K
SpecIntel Core i5-12400FIntel Core i5-13600K
iGPU—Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock—1,550 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i5-13600K
SpecIntel Core i5-12400FIntel Core i5-13600K
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory128 GB128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i5-13600K
SpecIntel Core i5-12400FIntel Core i5-13600K
PCIe version55
CPU PCIe lanes2020

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-12400F versus Intel Core i5-13600K
SpecIntel Core i5-12400FIntel Core i5-13600K
Geekbench 6 (multi)—15,890Bottom 50%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,690Top 49%2,001+18%Top 27%
Cinebench R23 (multi)11,900Bottom 41%24,221+104%Top 25%
PassMark19,536Bottom 43%37,437+92%Top 24%
PassMark (single thread)3,485Top 44%4,110+18%Top 27%
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