Intel Core i5-13400 vs Intel Core i7-4770K
62.5Single-core24.8
49.3Multi-core25.7
50.2Gamingspec-based23.8
18 spec wins — Intel Core i5-134002 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+38) and multi-core (+24). Intel Core i7-4770K 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 25
- Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 26
- 850% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 1 MB
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 247% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,800 vs 4,550
- Lower launch price: $221 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770K
- 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 i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2013 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+23% | 84 W |
| Max turbo power | 148 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+150% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| 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+150% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+93%Top 43% | 1,190Bottom 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300+179%Top 44% | 4,050Bottom 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,800+78%Top 41% | 1,010Bottom 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,800+247%Top 42% | 4,550Bottom 11% |
| PassMark | 25,600+220%Bottom 49% | 8,000Bottom 11% |
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