Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i5-13400

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-10600K and Intel Core i5-13400 CPUs. The Intel Core i5-10600K is 66% slower and 6% more expensive than Intel Core i5-13400.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-13400
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PRICE£183.9£173.49
CPU MARK1432223725
VALUE78137
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP125W154W
EFFICIENCY115154
CORES6 x 4.10 GHz6 x 2.50 GHz
TURBO4.80 GHz4.60 GHz
THREADS29223539
DATEQ2/2020Q3/2022

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10600K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
10962
£71.97

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-13400

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
25293
£149.99
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98

Is Intel Core i5-10600K better than Intel Core i5-13400?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-10600K offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-13400 by 76%.


The Intel Core i5-10600K is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 14322. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 115. The Intel Core i5-13400 efficiency score is 154. So, the Intel Core i5-13400 leads by 34%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.