Intel Core i5-13400F vs Intel Core i7-11700K
62.5Single-core47.9
49.3Multi-core46.8
50.2Gaming47.4
14 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400F5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+15) and gaming (+3). Intel Core i7-11700K 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 48
- 138% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 4 MB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm
- 28% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,300 vs 1,800
- Lower launch price: $196 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K
- 70% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 148 W
- 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
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 148 W | 251 W+70% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+25% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+44% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB+138% | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+25% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+28%Top 29% | 1,800Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300+18%Top 31% | 9,600Top 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,800+16%Top 29% | 1,550Top 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,800+5%Top 31% | 15,000Top 36% |
| PassMark | 25,600+4%Top 37% | 24,700Top 39% |
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