The Core i5-13400F is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $735.28 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-13400F
- A much faster CPU for gaming
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- Up to 82% cheaper – $164.71 vs $899.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-13400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-13400F vs Core i7-8700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-13400F
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
205
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, $
$899.99
18%
Value, $/FPS
$4.39/FPS
20%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
93%
Min 1% FPS
126
93%
Price, $
$164.71
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.86/FPS
100%
Core i5-13400F vs Core i7-8700K 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 i5-13400F vs Core i7-8700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-13400F vs Core i7-8700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-13400F
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
68%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
98%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-13400F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
$196.00 | MSRP | $359.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
