Intel Core i9-10850K vs Intel Core i9-13900K
40.7Single-core84.3
47Multi-core92.6
54Gamingspec-based71.9
2 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K16 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-13900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.9 to 46.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+46) and single-core (+44). Intel Core i9-10850K 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 i9-10850K
- 25% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 8
- 20% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3 GHz
- Lower launch price: $453 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900K
- Stronger single-core score: 84 vs 41
- Stronger multi-core score: 93 vs 47
- 1180% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 3 MB
- 162% higher PassMark: 59,500 vs 22,700
- 152% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 39,500 vs 15,700
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 250 W | 253 W+1% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 24+140% |
| Performance cores | 10+25% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 20 | 32+60% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+20% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.8 GHz+12% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 32 MB+1180% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 36 MB+80% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,700Bottom 40% | 2,950+74%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,100Bottom 51% | 20,500+103%Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,310Bottom 34% | 2,250+72%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,700Top 43% | 39,500+152%Top 8% |
| PassMark | 22,700Bottom 41% | 59,500+162%Top 8% |
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