Intel Core i5-13400F vs Intel Core i7-5930K
62.5Single-core20.9
49.3Multi-core30.8
50.2Gamingspec-based37.7
17 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400F4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5930K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 29.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+42) and multi-core (+18). Intel Core i7-5930K 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 21
- Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 31
- 533% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 2 MB
- 132% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,800 vs 6,800
- 124% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,300 vs 5,050
- Lower launch price: $196 vs $583
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5930K
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 100% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 20
- 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 i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+67% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz+40% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz+24% | 3.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 10 MB+533% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+33% | 15 MB |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 40+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+119%Top 43% | 1,050Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300+124%Top 44% | 5,050Bottom 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,800+96%Top 41% | 920Bottom 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,800+132%Top 42% | 6,800Bottom 22% |
| PassMark | 25,600+92%Bottom 49% | 13,300Bottom 22% |
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