Intel Core i5-9600K vs Intel Core i7-13700K
36Single-core79.1
29.8Multi-core76.9
31Gaming65
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600K18 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 74.6 to 32, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+47) and Single-core (+43). Intel Core i5-9600K 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 i5-9600K
- 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 79 vs 36
- Stronger Multi-core score: 77 vs 30
- Stronger gaming score: 65 vs 31
- 1500% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 2 MB
- 352% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,300 vs 6,700
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 95 W+24% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 119 W | 253 W+113% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 6 | 24+300% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+9% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.4 GHz+17% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 24 MB+1500% |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 30 MB+233% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,600 MHz+39% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,580Top 56% | 2,850+80%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,000Top 76% | 18,200+264%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,200Top 72% | 2,100+75%Top 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,700Top 75% | 30,300+352%Top 11% |
| PassMark | 11,200Top 76% | 46,500+315%Top 12% |
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