Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i7-8700K
75.1Single-core37.3
65.5Multi-core34.7
57.8Gaming38.5
17 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 36.4, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+38) and Multi-core (+31). Intel Core i7-8700K 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 37
- Stronger Multi-core score: 66 vs 35
- Stronger gaming score: 58 vs 39
- 1233% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 2 MB
- 176% higher PassMark: 38,300 vs 13,900
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $359
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700K
- 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 95 W+24% |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+133% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 20+67% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+9% | 4.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB+1233% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+100% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz+29% | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,750+76%Top 18% | 1,560Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,500+128%Top 17% | 6,800Top 59% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000+57%Top 17% | 1,270Top 63% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,000+161%Top 17% | 9,200Top 61% |
| PassMark | 38,300+176%Top 20% | 13,900Top 68% |
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