Intel Core i5-13400 vs Intel Core i7-13700K

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-13400 and Intel Core i7-13700K CPUs. The Intel Core i5-13400 is 93% slower and 52% cheaper than Intel Core i7-13700K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i7-13700K
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PRICE£173.49£263.03
CPU MARK2372545876
VALUE137174
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP154W125W
EFFICIENCY154367
CORES6 x 2.50 GHz8 x 3.40 GHz
TURBO4.60 GHz5.40 GHz
THREADS35394332
DATEQ3/2022Q4/2022

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

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-13700K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£529.98

Is Intel Core i5-13400 better than Intel Core i7-13700K?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-13400 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i7-13700K by 27%.


The Intel Core i5-13400 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 154 watts and a CPUMark score of 23725. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 154. The Intel Core i7-13700K efficiency score is 367. So, the Intel Core i7-13700K leads by 138%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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