Intel Core i5-13400F vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
62.5Single-core95
49.3Multi-core99.4
50.2Gamingspec-based70.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400F19 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 90.8 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+50) and single-core (+33). Intel Core i5-13400F 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
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $196 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 95 vs 63
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 49
- 321% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 10 MB
- 300% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 4
- 180% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 44,253 vs 15,800
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| 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 Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 24+140% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 16+300% |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+48% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.5 GHz+20% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 40 MB+321% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 36 MB+80% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300Top 42% | 3,311+44%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300Top 43% | 23,318+106%Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,800Top 39% | 2,439+36%Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,800Top 41% | 44,253+180%Top 1% |
| PassMark | 25,600Bottom 49% | 68,424+167%Top 3% |
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