Intel Core i5-13400F vs Intel Core i7-8700K
62.5Single-core37.3
49.3Multi-core34.7
50.2Gaming38.5
17 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400F3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 36.4, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+25) and Multi-core (+15). Intel Core i7-8700K 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 37
- Stronger Multi-core score: 49 vs 35
- Stronger gaming score: 50 vs 39
- 533% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 2 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- Lower launch price: $196 vs $359
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700K
- 48% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 148 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+67% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+48% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB+533% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+67% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+47%Top 29% | 1,560Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300+66%Top 31% | 6,800Top 59% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,800+42%Top 29% | 1,270Top 63% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,800+72%Top 31% | 9,200Top 61% |
| PassMark | 25,600+84%Top 37% | 13,900Top 68% |
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