Intel Core i5-13400 vs Intel Core i5-6600K
62.5Single-core29
49.3Multi-core24
50.2Gaming23.8
20 spec wins — Intel Core i5-134002 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 25.4, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+34) and gaming (+26). Intel Core i5-6600K 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 29
- Stronger Multi-core score: 49 vs 24
- Stronger gaming score: 50 vs 24
- 850% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 1 MB
- 300% higher threads: 16 vs 4
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6600K
- 40% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+29% | 91 W |
| Max turbo power | 148 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+150% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+300% | 4 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz+40% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz+18% | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 10 MB+850% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+233% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz+35% | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+77%Top 29% | 1,300Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300+237%Top 31% | 3,350Top 90% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,800+62%Top 29% | 1,110Top 78% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,800+290%Top 31% | 4,050Top 90% |
| PassMark | 25,600+300%Top 37% | 6,400Top 89% |
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