Processor
Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i7-10700K
Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.
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Verdict
Intel Core i7-10700K
Intel Core i7-10700K pageIntel Core i5-13600K is 32% faster on the performance index.
The gap is decisive — these are different classes.
Intel Core i5-13600K leads on 5 parameters, Intel Core i7-10700K on 0.
Specification source: A — Intel; B — Intel. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27
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Intel Core i5-13600K
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Intel Core i5-13600K
Strengths
- Platform freshness
- Cores and threads
- Gaming performance
Trade-offs
- level
Intel Core i7-10700K
Strengths
- level
Trade-offs
- Platform freshness
- Cores and threads
- Gaming performance
Difference per parameter
Gaming performance
13296Cores and threads
14/208/16Power efficiency
125 W125 WPlatform freshness
LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5LGA1200 · DDR4L3 cache
24 MB16 MB
Profile of both sides
Specifications side by side
| Side AIntel Core i5-13600K | Side BIntel Core i7-10700K | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 132better | 96 |
| Cores / threads | 14/20better | 8/16 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHzbetter |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | 24 MBbetter | 16 MB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 125 W | 125 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| Memory support | DDR4 / DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Process node | Intel 7 | Intel 14 nm |
| Released | Q4 2022 | Q2 2020 |
FPS in popular games
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