Intel Core i5-13400 vs Intel Core i7-5820K
62.5Single-core20.7
49.3Multi-core30.2
50.2Gaming37.1
17 spec wins — Intel Core i5-134004 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5820K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 29.1, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+42) and Multi-core (+19). Intel Core i7-5820K 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 21
- Stronger Multi-core score: 49 vs 30
- Stronger gaming score: 50 vs 37
- 533% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 2 MB
- 147% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,800 vs 6,400
- Lower launch price: $221 vs $389
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5820K
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
- 32% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+54% | 140 W |
| Max turbo power | 148 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+67% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.3 GHz+32% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz+28% | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 10 MB+533% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+33% | 15 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 28+40% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+121%Top 29% | 1,040Top 95% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300+122%Top 31% | 5,100Top 73% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,800+102%Top 29% | 890Top 96% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,800+147%Top 31% | 6,400Top 77% |
| PassMark | 25,600+102%Top 37% | 12,700Top 72% |
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