Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i5-14600KF
75.1Single-core79.3
65.7Multi-core64.6
57.8Gamingspec-based59
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-13600K scores 66.5 against 67.6 for Intel Core i5-14600KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-14600KF edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14600KF
- Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 75
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-14600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | 181 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-14600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 14 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.3 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 20 MB | 20 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-14600KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-14600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-14600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-14600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,750Top 31% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,890Top 31% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,001Top 25% | 2,076+4%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,221+2%Top 23% | 23,769Top 24% |
| PassMark | 37,437Top 29% | 38,248+2%Top 29% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,110Top 35% | 4,252+3%Top 27% |
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