How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-13400F scores 53.5/100 overall; Intel Core i9-9900K scores 42.5/100. Intel Core i5-13400F wins 16 individual spec rows, Intel Core i9-9900K wins 4.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-13400F and the Intel Core i9-9900K?

Intel Core i5-13400F advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 63 vs 40; Stronger Multi-core score: 49 vs 41; 375% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 2 MB; 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3; 41% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,800 vs 1,280; Lower launch price: $196 vs $488. Intel Core i9-9900K advantages: 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.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-13400F or Intel Core i9-9900K?

Intel Core i5-13400F launched cheaper at $196, versus $488 for the Intel Core i9-9900K.

Intel Core i5-13400F vs Intel Core i9-9900K

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-13400F

$196

Intel

Intel Core i9-9900K

$488

62.5Single-core40.4

49.3Multi-core41.2

50.2Gaming47.4

16 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400F4 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-13400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+22) and Multi-core (+8). Intel Core i9-9900K 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 40
Stronger Multi-core score: 49 vs 41
375% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 2 MB
67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
41% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,800 vs 1,280
Lower launch price: $196 vs $488

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K

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

General comparison: Intel Core i5-13400F versus Intel Core i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-13400F	Intel Core i9-9900K
Announced	2023	2018
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1151-v2
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	65 W+32%	95 W
Max turbo power	148 W+24%	119 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-13400F versus Intel Core i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-13400F	Intel Core i9-9900K
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+375%	2 MB
L3 cache	20 MB+25%	16 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-13400F versus Intel Core i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-13400F	Intel Core i9-9900K
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	—	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-13400F versus Intel Core i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-13400F	Intel Core i9-9900K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-2666
Max memory	128 GB	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-13400F versus Intel Core i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-13400F	Intel Core i9-9900K
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-13400F versus Intel Core i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-13400F	Intel Core i9-9900K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,300+34%Top 29%	1,720Top 51%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	11,300+28%Top 31%	8,800Top 46%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,800+41%Top 29%	1,280Top 62%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	15,800+27%Top 31%	12,400Top 45%
PassMark	25,600+38%Top 37%	18,600Top 53%

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