Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i5-14400F
75.1Single-core64.4
65.5Multi-core48.5
57.8Gamingspec-based50.9
12 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14400F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+17) and single-core (+11). Intel Core i5-14400F 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 i5-13600K
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 64
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 49
- 111% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 10 MB
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 51% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,000 vs 15,858
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14400F
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $196 vs $319
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 181 W+22% | 148 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+40% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Threads | 20+25% | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+40% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+9% | 4.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB+111% | 10 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+20% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,750Top 31% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,500Top 29% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000+11%Top 23% | 1,794Top 41% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,000+51%Top 24% | 15,858Top 40% |
| PassMark | 38,300+51%Top 29% | 25,421Bottom 48% |
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