Intel Core i5-13400 vs Intel Core i9-12900K

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-13400 and Intel Core i9-12900K CPUs. The Intel Core i5-13400 is 74% slower and 76% cheaper than Intel Core i9-12900K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-13400
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PRICE£173.49£305.27
CPU MARK2372541214
VALUE137135
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP154W241W
EFFICIENCY154171
CORES6 x 2.50 GHz8 x 3.20 GHz
TURBO4.60 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS35394136
DATEQ3/2022Q4/2021

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 i9-12900K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
£256.64
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
£359.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458

Is Intel Core i5-13400 better than Intel Core i9-12900K?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-13400 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-12900K by 1%.


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 i9-12900K efficiency score is 171. So, the Intel Core i9-12900K leads by 11%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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