Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i9-10900K
75.1Single-core41.9
65.5Multi-core48.2
57.8Gaming54.6
14 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K4 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 47.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+33) and Multi-core (+17). Intel Core i9-10900K 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 42
- Stronger Multi-core score: 66 vs 48
- Stronger gaming score: 58 vs 55
- 700% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 3 MB
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- 67% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 6
- 38% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 181 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | 250 W+38% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+40% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.3 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 20 MB+700% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+20% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,750+59%Top 18% | 1,730Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,500+49%Top 17% | 10,400Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000+49%Top 17% | 1,340Top 52% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,000+47%Top 17% | 16,300Top 30% |
| PassMark | 38,300+62%Top 20% | 23,700Top 40% |
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