Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i7-13700K
75.1Single-core79.1
65.5Multi-core76.9
57.8Gaming65
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K13 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 74.6 to 66.5, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+11) and gaming (+7). Intel Core i5-13600K 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
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 79 vs 75
- Stronger Multi-core score: 77 vs 66
- Stronger gaming score: 65 vs 58
- 40% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 181 W
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | 253 W+40% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 16+14% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 20 | 24+20% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.4 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 20 MB | 24 MB+20% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 30 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,600 MHz+3% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,750 | 2,850+4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,500 | 18,200+17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000 | 2,100+5% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,000 | 30,300+26% |
| PassMark | 38,300 | 46,500+21% |
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