How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-13400 scores 53.5/100 overall; Intel Core i7-9700K scores 37.6/100. Intel Core i5-13400 wins 17 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-9700K wins 4.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-13400 and the Intel Core i7-9700K?

Intel Core i5-13400 advantages: Stronger single-core score: 63 vs 39; Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 36; 375% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 2 MB; 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8; 79% higher PassMark: 25,600 vs 14,300; Lower launch price: $221 vs $374. Intel Core i7-9700K advantages: 44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz; 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6; Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-13400 or Intel Core i7-9700K?

Intel Core i5-13400 launched cheaper at $221, versus $374 for the Intel Core i7-9700K.

Intel Core i5-13400 vs Intel Core i7-9700K

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-13400

$221

Intel

Intel Core i7-9700K

$374

62.5Single-core39

49.3Multi-core35.5

50.2Gamingspec-based39.8

17 spec wins — Intel Core i5-134004 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-13400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+24) and multi-core (+14). Intel Core i7-9700K 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 39
Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 36
375% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 2 MB
100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
79% higher PassMark: 25,600 vs 14,300
Lower launch price: $221 vs $374

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K

44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-13400 versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-13400	Intel Core i7-9700K
Announced	2023	2018
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1151-v2
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	65 W+32%	95 W
Max turbo power	148 W+24%	119 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-13400 versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-13400	Intel Core i7-9700K
Cores	10+25%	8
Performance cores	6	8+33%
Efficiency cores	4	0
Threads	16+100%	8
Base clock	2.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+44%
Boost clock	4.6 GHz	4.9 GHz+7%
L2 cache	10 MB+375%	2 MB
L3 cache	20 MB+67%	12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-13400 versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-13400	Intel Core i7-9700K
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 730	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	1,550 MHz	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-13400 versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-13400	Intel Core i7-9700K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-2666
Max memory	128 GB	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-13400 versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-13400	Intel Core i7-9700K
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-13400 versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-13400	Intel Core i7-9700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,300+37%Top 43%	1,680Bottom 39%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	11,300+61%Top 44%	7,000Bottom 37%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,800+44%Top 41%	1,250Bottom 27%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	15,800+63%Top 42%	9,700Bottom 34%
PassMark	25,600+79%Bottom 49%	14,300Bottom 25%

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