Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i7-13700F
75.1Single-core73.7
65.7Multi-core63.2
57.8Gamingspec-based63.8
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K12 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700F
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-13600K scores 66.5 against 66.5 for Intel Core i7-13700F. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-13600K edges ahead in multi-core and single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600K
- 67% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $359
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700F
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 25% higher L3 cache: 30 MB vs 24 MB
- 21% higher Max turbo power: 219 W vs 181 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | 219 W+21% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 16+14% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 20 | 24+20% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+67% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.2 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 20 MB | 24 MB+20% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 30 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-13700F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,750Top 30% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,890Top 30% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,001Top 26% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,221Top 26% | — |
| PassMark | 37,437Top 25% | 37,726+1%Top 25% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,110Top 28% | 4,118Top 26% |
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