Intel Core i5-13400 vs Intel Core i5-6500
62.5Single-core25.6
49.3Multi-core22.9
50.2Gaming21.9
17 spec wins — Intel Core i5-134001 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6500
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 23.5, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+37) and gaming (+28). Intel Core i5-6500 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
- Stronger Single-core score: 63 vs 26
- Stronger Multi-core score: 49 vs 23
- Stronger gaming score: 50 vs 22
- 850% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 1 MB
- 357% higher PassMark: 25,600 vs 5,600
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6500
- 28% higher Base clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $221
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 148 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+150% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+300% | 4 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+28% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz+28% | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 10 MB+850% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+233% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz+48% | 1,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+95%Top 29% | 1,180Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300+270%Top 31% | 3,050Top 92% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,800Top 29% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,800+351%Top 31% | 3,500Top 95% |
| PassMark | 25,600+357%Top 37% | 5,600Top 95% |
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