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Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i7-11700K

WINNER
Intel Core i5-13600K
66.5Inno Score
VS
Intel Core i7-11700K
47.3Inno Score
75.1Single-core47.9
65.5Multi-core46.8
57.8Gamingspec-based47.4
14 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+27) and multi-core (+19). Intel Core i7-11700K 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 48
  • Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 47
  • 400% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 4 MB
  • 75% higher cores: 14 vs 8
  • 61% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,500 vs 9,600
  • Lower launch price: $319 vs $399

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K

  • 39% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 181 W
  • 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-13600K versus Intel Core i7-11700K
SpecIntel Core i5-13600KIntel Core i7-11700K
Announced20222021
SocketLGA1700LGA1200
Process10 nm+29%14 nm
Base TDP125 W125 W
Max turbo power181 W251 W+39%
Unlocked multiplierYesYes
Cooler includedNoNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-13600K versus Intel Core i7-11700K
SpecIntel Core i5-13600KIntel Core i7-11700K
Cores14+75%8
Performance cores68+33%
Efficiency cores80
Threads20+25%16
Base clock3.5 GHz3.6 GHz+3%
Boost clock5.1 GHz+2%5 GHz
L2 cache20 MB+400%4 MB
L3 cache24 MB+50%16 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-13600K versus Intel Core i7-11700K
SpecIntel Core i5-13600KIntel Core i7-11700K
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel UHD Graphics 750
iGPU clock1,550 MHz1,300 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-13600K versus Intel Core i7-11700K
SpecIntel Core i5-13600KIntel Core i7-11700K
Memory supportDDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200DDR4-3200
Max memory128 GB128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-13600K versus Intel Core i7-11700K
SpecIntel Core i5-13600KIntel Core i7-11700K
PCIe version5+25%4
CPU PCIe lanes2020

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-13600K versus Intel Core i7-11700K
SpecIntel Core i5-13600KIntel Core i7-11700K
Geekbench 6 (single)2,750+53%Top 31%1,800Bottom 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)15,500+61%Top 29%9,600Bottom 49%
Cinebench R23 (single)2,000+29%Top 25%1,550Bottom 47%
Cinebench R23 (multi)24,000+60%Top 24%15,000Top 47%
PassMark38,300+55%Top 29%24,700Bottom 45%

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