Intel Core i5-12600K vs Intel Core i5-13400
65.2Single-core62.5
50.8Multi-core49.3
52.1Gamingspec-based50.2
7 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600K3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 55.4 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+3) and multi-core (+2). Intel Core i5-13400 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 i5-12600K
- 48% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13400
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $221 vs $318
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 150 W+1% | 148 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+48% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+7% | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 10 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,300Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,300Top 43% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,809+1%Top 38% | 1,800Top 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,878+7%Top 37% | 15,800Top 41% |
| PassMark | 27,501+7%Top 47% | 25,600Bottom 49% |
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