Intel Core i5-13400F vs Intel Core i5-4690K
62.5Single-core24.4
49.3Multi-core23.3
50.2Gamingspec-based23.8
18 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400F2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4690K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+38) and multi-core (+26). Intel Core i5-4690K 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 i5-13400F
- Stronger single-core score: 63 vs 24
- Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 23
- 850% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 1 MB
- 327% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,800 vs 3,700
- 320% higher PassMark: 25,600 vs 6,100
- Lower launch price: $196 vs $242
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4690K
- 40% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+26% | 88 W |
| Max turbo power | 148 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+150% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+300% | 4 |
| 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+233% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+98%Top 43% | 1,160Bottom 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300+277%Top 44% | 3,000Bottom 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,800+76%Top 41% | 1,020Bottom 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,800+327%Top 42% | 3,700Bottom 7% |
| PassMark | 25,600+320%Bottom 49% | 6,100Bottom 7% |
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