Intel Core i5-13400 vs Intel Core i5-13600

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Intel Core i5-13400 or Intel Core i5-13400 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-13400 features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-13400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i5-13600 features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i5-13600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Core i 13000
13 Generation 13
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-13400 Name Intel Core i5-13600
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-13400 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i5-13600 has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.7 GHz.
16 Threads 20
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency 2.0 GHz
10 CPU Cores 14
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
6x Raptor Cove Cores A 6x Raptor Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.5 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.7 GHz
4.6 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 5.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
4x Gracemont Cores B 8x Gracemont
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-13400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13400 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-13600 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13600 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
192 Shaders 256
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2021
14 nm Technology 10 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 32
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
12 Generation 11
1.55 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.55 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
154 W TDP (PL2) 154 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-13400 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-13600 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
221 $ Release price 255 $
Alder Lake S Refresh Architecture Alder Lake S Refresh
20.0 MB L3-Cache 24.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
9.5 MB L2-Cache 11.5 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-13600
14C 20T @ 2.7 GHz
33305
33305
Intel Core i5-13400
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
25910
25910

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600
14C 20T @ 2.7 GHz
14937
14937
Intel Core i5-13400
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
9712
9712

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600
14C 20T @ 2.7 GHz
13534
13534
Intel Core i5-13400
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
10309
10309

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600
14C 20T @ 2.7 GHz
8835
8835
Intel Core i5-13400
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
6282
6282

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600
14C 20T @ 2.7 GHz
2488
2488
Intel Core i5-13400
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
2375
2375

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600
14C 20T @ 2.7 GHz
1850
1850
Intel Core i5-13400
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
1644
1644

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600
14C 20T @ 2.7 GHz
812
812
Intel Core i5-13400
10C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
674
674