Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i5-4670K
75.1Single-core23.1
65.5Multi-core22.9
57.8Gamingspec-based23.1
18 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4670K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 23, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+52) and multi-core (+43). Intel Core i5-4670K 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 23
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 23
- 1900% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 1 MB
- 586% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,000 vs 3,500
- 560% higher PassMark: 38,300 vs 5,800
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4670K
- 33% lower Base TDP: 84 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $242 vs $319
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-4670K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2013 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 84 W+33% |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-4670K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+250% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 20+400% | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+34% | 3.8 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB+1900% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+300% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-4670K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-4670K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-4670K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-4670K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,750+139%Top 31% | 1,150Bottom 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,500+425%Top 29% | 2,950Bottom 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000+106%Top 25% | 970Bottom 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,000+586%Top 24% | 3,500Bottom 4% |
| PassMark | 38,300+560%Top 29% | 5,800Bottom 6% |
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