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Processor

Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i5-13400F

Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.

Verdict

Intel Core i5-13600K is 16% faster on the performance index.

The gap is decisive — these are different classes.

Intel Core i5-13600K leads on 3 parameters, Intel Core i5-13400F on 2.

Specification source: A — Intel; B — Intel. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    132
    112

  • Cores and threads

    14/20
    10/16

  • Power efficiency

    125 W
    65 W

  • Platform freshness

    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5
    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5

  • L3 cache

    24 MB
    20 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i5-13600KIntel Core i5-13400F

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i5-13600KSide BIntel Core i5-13400F
Performance index132better112
Cores / threads14/20better10/16
Base clock3.5 GHzbetter2.5 GHz
Boost clock5.1 GHzbetter4.6 GHz
L3 cache24 MBbetter20 MB
Power draw (TDP)125 W65 Wbetter
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4 / DDR5
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Process nodeIntel 7Intel 7
ReleasedQ4 2022Q1 2023

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