Intel Core i5-13400 vs Intel Core i5-8600K
62.5Single-core34.5
49.3Multi-core30
50.2Gamingspec-based29.1
18 spec wins — Intel Core i5-134002 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 31.1, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+28) and multi-core (+19). Intel Core i5-8600K 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 35
- Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 30
- 533% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 2 MB
- 167% higher threads: 16 vs 6
- 142% higher PassMark: 25,600 vs 10,600
- Lower launch price: $221 vs $257
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-8600K
- 44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 148 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+67% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+167% | 6 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+44% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz+7% | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 10 MB+533% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+122% | 9 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+55%Top 43% | 1,480Bottom 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300+109%Top 44% | 5,400Bottom 26% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,800+49%Top 41% | 1,210Bottom 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,800+132%Top 42% | 6,800Bottom 22% |
| PassMark | 25,600+142%Bottom 49% | 10,600Bottom 16% |
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