Intel Core i5-13600KF vs Intel Core i7-13700K
—Single-core79.1
62.7Multi-core76.9
57.8Gamingspec-based65
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600KF8 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K
InnoReviews verdict
No overall winner yet: Intel Core i5-13600KF lacks the published benchmark results an Inno Score requires, so there is no Inno Score to compare — we don't rank chips on their spec sheet alone. The spec table below still shows every difference we track.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600KF
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- Lower launch price: $294 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700K
- Stronger multi-core score: 77 vs 63
- 40% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 181 W
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 25% higher L3 cache: 30 MB vs 24 MB
- 25% higher PassMark: 46,500 vs 37,307
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600KF | 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 i5-13600KF | 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 i5-13600KF | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600KF | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600KF | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600KF | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,850Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 18,200Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,100Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 30,300Top 16% |
| PassMark | 37,307Top 32% | 46,500+25%Top 21% |
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