Intel Core i5-13400 vs Intel Core i7-6700K
62.5Single-core30.7
49.3Multi-core27
50.2Gaming25.6
20 spec wins — Intel Core i5-134002 spec wins — Intel Core i7-6700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 27.8, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+32) and gaming (+25). Intel Core i7-6700K 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 31
- Stronger Multi-core score: 49 vs 27
- Stronger gaming score: 50 vs 26
- 850% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 1 MB
- 216% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,800 vs 5,000
- Lower launch price: $221 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-6700K
- 60% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+150% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 4 GHz+60% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz+10% | 4.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 10 MB+850% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+150% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+62%Top 29% | 1,420Top 71% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300+143%Top 31% | 4,650Top 79% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,800+65%Top 29% | 1,090Top 82% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,800+216%Top 31% | 5,000Top 84% |
| PassMark | 25,600+188%Top 37% | 8,900Top 82% |
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