Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i7-5820K
75.1Single-core20.7
65.5Multi-core30.2
57.8Gaming37.1
17 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5820K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 29.1, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+54) and Multi-core (+35). Intel Core i7-5820K 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 21
- Stronger Multi-core score: 66 vs 30
- Stronger gaming score: 58 vs 37
- 1233% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 2 MB
- 275% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,000 vs 6,400
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $389
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5820K
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W+11% | 140 W |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+133% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 20+67% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+6% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+42% | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB+1233% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+60% | 15 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 28+40% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,750+164%Top 18% | 1,040Top 95% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,500+204%Top 17% | 5,100Top 73% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000+125%Top 17% | 890Top 96% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,000+275%Top 17% | 6,400Top 77% |
| PassMark | 38,300+202%Top 20% | 12,700Top 72% |
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