Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i5-8400
75.1Single-core31.1
65.5Multi-core28.6
57.8Gamingspec-based27.2
18 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8400
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 29, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+44) and multi-core (+37). Intel Core i5-8400 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 31
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 29
- 1233% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 2 MB
- 316% higher PassMark: 38,300 vs 9,200
- 275% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,000 vs 6,400
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-8400
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $319
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+133% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 20+233% | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+25% | 2.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+27% | 4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB+1233% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+167% | 9 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,750+101%Top 31% | 1,370Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,500+216%Top 29% | 4,900Bottom 19% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000+74%Top 25% | 1,150Bottom 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,000+275%Top 24% | 6,400Bottom 19% |
| PassMark | 38,300+316%Top 29% | 9,200Bottom 14% |
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