Intel Core i5-13400F vs Intel Core i9-10900K
62.5Single-core41.9
49.3Multi-core48.2
50.2Gaming54.6
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
- Stronger gaming score: 55 vs 50
- 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
General
| 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
| 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
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| 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
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+33%Top 29% | 1,730Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300+9%Top 31% | 10,400Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,800+34%Top 29% | 1,340Top 52% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,800Top 31% | 16,300+3%Top 30% |
| PassMark | 25,600+8%Top 37% | 23,700Top 40% |
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