Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i7-4770K
75.1Single-core24.8
65.5Multi-core25.7
57.8Gaming23.8
18 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+50) and Multi-core (+40). Intel Core i7-4770K 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 25
- Stronger Multi-core score: 66 vs 26
- Stronger gaming score: 58 vs 24
- 1900% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 1 MB
- 427% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,000 vs 4,550
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770K
- 33% lower Base TDP: 84 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2013 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 84 W+33% |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+250% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 20+150% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+31% | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB+1900% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+200% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz+24% | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-4770K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,750+131%Top 18% | 1,190Top 84% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,500+283%Top 17% | 4,050Top 84% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000+98%Top 17% | 1,010Top 87% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,000+427%Top 17% | 4,550Top 87% |
| PassMark | 38,300+379%Top 20% | 8,000Top 85% |
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