Intel Core i5-13400 vs Intel Core i5-13600K
62.5Single-core75.1
49.3Multi-core65.5
50.2Gamingspec-based57.8
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1340014 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+16) and single-core (+13). 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 i5-13400
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $221 vs $319
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600K
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 63
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 49
- 111% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 10 MB
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 52% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,000 vs 15,800
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 148 W | 181 W+22% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 14+40% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz+40% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.1 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 20 MB+111% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 24 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300Top 43% | 2,750+20%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300Top 44% | 15,500+37%Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,800Top 41% | 2,000+11%Top 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,800Top 42% | 24,000+52%Top 24% |
| PassMark | 25,600Bottom 49% | 38,300+50%Top 29% |
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