Processor

Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i5-13600K

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

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Verdict

Intel Core i7-13700K is 9% faster on the performance index.

The gap is noticeable but not decisive.

Intel Core i7-13700K leads on 4 parameters, Intel Core i5-13600K on 0.

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

Key differences

Intel Core i7-13700K

Strengths

  • Cores and threads
  • Gaming performance
  • L3 cache

Trade-offs

  • level

Intel Core i5-13600K

Strengths

  • level

Trade-offs

  • Cores and threads
  • Gaming performance
  • L3 cache

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    145
    132
  • Cores and threads

    16/24
    14/20
  • Power efficiency

    125 W
    125 W
  • Platform freshness

    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5
    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5
  • L3 cache

    30 MB
    24 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i7-13700KIntel Core i5-13600K

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i7-13700KSide BIntel Core i5-13600K
Performance index145better132
Cores / threads16/24better14/20
Base clock3.4 GHz3.5 GHzbetter
Boost clock5.4 GHzbetter5.1 GHz
L3 cache30 MBbetter24 MB
Power draw (TDP)125 W125 W
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4 / DDR5
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Process nodeIntel 7Intel 7
ReleasedQ4 2022Q4 2022

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