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

WINNER
Intel Core i5-13400F
52.8Inno Score
VS
Intel Core i9-9900K
41.3Inno Score
61.8Single-core37.4
48.3Multi-core40.5
50.2Gamingspec-based47.4
15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400F4 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-13400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 52.8 to 41.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+24) 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: 62 vs 37
  • Stronger multi-core score: 48 vs 41
  • 375% higher L2 cache: 9.5 MB vs 2 MB
  • 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
  • 38% higher PassMark: 24,873 vs 18,023
  • 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
SpecIntel Core i5-13400FIntel Core i9-9900K
Announced20232018
SocketLGA1700LGA1151-v2
Process10 nm+29%14 nm
Base TDP65 W+32%95 W
Max turbo power148 W+24%119 W
Unlocked multiplierNoYes
Cooler includedYesNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-13400F versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i5-13400FIntel Core i9-9900K
Cores10+25%8
Performance cores68+33%
Efficiency cores40
Threads1616
Base clock2.5 GHz3.6 GHz+44%
Boost clock4.6 GHz5 GHz+9%
L2 cache9.5 MB+375%2 MB
L3 cache20 MB+25%16 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-13400F versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i5-13400FIntel 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
SpecIntel Core i5-13400FIntel Core i9-9900K
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR4-2666
Max memory128 GB128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-13400F versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i5-13400FIntel Core i9-9900K
PCIe version5+67%3
CPU PCIe lanes20+25%16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-13400F versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i5-13400FIntel Core i9-9900K
Cinebench R23 (single)1,744+36%Top 48%1,280Bottom 28%
Cinebench R23 (multi)15,911+28%Top 44%12,400Bottom 44%
PassMark24,873+38%Top 45%18,023Bottom 38%
PassMark (single thread)3,628+25%Top 39%2,908Bottom 39%
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