The Core i5-13600K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-10400, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's €180.85 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-13600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-10400
- Up to 60% cheaper – €118.95 vs €299.80
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-13600K vs Core i5-10400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
214
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, €
€299.8
39%
Value, €/FPS
€1.4/FPS
45%
Core i5-10400
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
187
87%
Min 1% FPS
124
88%
Price, €
€118.95
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.63/FPS
100%
Core i5-13600K vs Core i5-10400 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-13600K vs Core i5-10400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-13600K vs Core i5-10400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-10400
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
43%
L3 Cache
12 MB
50%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
84%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
48%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-13600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $319.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
