Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i7-10700K
75.1Single-core39.9
65.5Multi-core42
57.8Gaming48
15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+35) and Multi-core (+24). Intel Core i7-10700K 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 40
- Stronger Multi-core score: 66 vs 42
- Stronger gaming score: 58 vs 48
- 900% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 2 MB
- 96% higher PassMark: 38,300 vs 19,500
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10700K
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 27% higher Max turbo power: 229 W vs 181 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | 229 W+27% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+75% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 20+25% | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB+900% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+50% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz+29% | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,750+65%Top 18% | 1,670Top 55% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,500+80%Top 17% | 8,600Top 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000+54%Top 17% | 1,300Top 59% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,000+85%Top 17% | 13,000Top 43% |
| PassMark | 38,300+96%Top 20% | 19,500Top 51% |
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