How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-13400F scores 53.5/100 overall; Intel Core i9-10900K scores 47.9/100. Intel Core i5-13400F wins 12 individual spec rows, Intel Core i9-10900K wins 7.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-13400F and the Intel Core i9-10900K?

Intel Core i5-13400F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 63 vs 42; 280% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 3 MB; 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3; 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W; 34% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,800 vs 1,340; Lower launch price: $196 vs $488. Intel Core i9-10900K advantages: 69% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 148 W; 67% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 6; 48% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz; 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16; 15% higher Boost clock: 5.3 GHz vs 4.6 GHz.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-13400F or Intel Core i9-10900K?

Intel Core i5-13400F launched cheaper at $196, versus $488 for the Intel Core i9-10900K.

Intel Core i5-13400F vs Intel Core i9-10900K

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-13400F

$196

Intel

Intel Core i9-10900K

$488

62.5Single-core41.9

49.3Multi-core48.2

50.2Gamingspec-based54.6

12 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400F7 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-13400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 47.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+21) and multi-core (+1). Intel Core i9-10900K 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 42
280% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 3 MB
67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
34% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,800 vs 1,340
Lower launch price: $196 vs $488

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K

69% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 148 W
67% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 6
48% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
15% higher Boost clock: 5.3 GHz vs 4.6 GHz

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-13400F versus Intel Core i9-10900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-13400F	Intel Core i9-10900K
Announced	2023	2020
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	65 W+48%	125 W
Max turbo power	148 W	250 W+69%
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-13400F versus Intel Core i9-10900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-13400F	Intel Core i9-10900K
Cores	10	10
Performance cores	6	10+67%
Efficiency cores	4	0
Threads	16	20+25%
Base clock	2.5 GHz	3.7 GHz+48%
Boost clock	4.6 GHz	5.3 GHz+15%
L2 cache	10 MB+280%	3 MB
L3 cache	20 MB	20 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-13400F versus Intel Core i9-10900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-13400F	Intel Core i9-10900K
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	—	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-13400F versus Intel Core i9-10900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-13400F	Intel Core i9-10900K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-2933
Max memory	128 GB	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-13400F versus Intel Core i9-10900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-13400F	Intel Core i9-10900K
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-13400F versus Intel Core i9-10900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-13400F	Intel Core i9-10900K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,300+33%Top 43%	1,730Bottom 42%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	11,300+9%Top 44%	10,400Top 50%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,800+34%Top 41%	1,340Bottom 38%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	15,800Top 42%	16,300+3%Top 40%
PassMark	25,600+8%Bottom 49%	23,700Bottom 43%

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