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Intel Core i5-13400F vs Intel Core i7-10700K

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonIntel Core i5-13400FBCheck Price on AmazonIntel Core i7-10700K

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APart A

Intel

Core i5-13400F

  • Blender render score 198 samples/min
  • Cores 10
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz
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BPart B

Intel

Core i7-10700K

  • Blender render score 192 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 5.1 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core i5-13400F is 3% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-13400F198

Median of 9 submissions

BIntel Core i7-10700K192

Median of 3 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A39%Fair
B46%Fair

Better pick: Core i7-10700K · Max boost clock: 5.1 GHz vs 4.6 GHz

Office Work

A44%Fair
B62%Good

Better pick: Core i7-10700K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A42%Fair
B55%Good

Better pick: Core i7-10700K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A40%Fair
B38%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i7-10700K comes out ahead

It wins 3 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i5-13400F

41/100

BIntel Core i7-10700K

50/100

AIntel Core i5-13400F

Advantages

  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 125 W (48% lower)
  • Cores 10 vs 8 (25% higher)
  • L3 cache 20 MB vs 16 MB (25% higher)
  • Blender render score 198 samples/min vs 192 samples/min (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • Base clock 2.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz (34% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz vs 5.1 GHz (10% lower)

BIntel Core i7-10700K

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • Base clock 3.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz (52% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.1 GHz vs 4.6 GHz (11% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 65 W (92% higher)
  • Cores 8 vs 10 (20% lower)
  • L3 cache 16 MB vs 20 MB (20% lower)
  • Blender render score 192 samples/min vs 198 samples/min (3% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-13400FBIntel Core i7-10700K
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.198 samples/min Better +3%192 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.93
Cores & clocks
Cores10 Better +25%8
Efficiency (E) cores4—
Threads1616
Base clock2.5 GHz3.8 GHz Better +52%
Max boost clock4.6 GHz5.1 GHz Better +11%
Memory & cache
L3 cache20 MB Better +25%16 MB
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better125 W
Features
Integrated graphicsNoYes Better
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor LakeComet Lake
SocketLGA1700LGA1200
Manufacturing processIntel 714 nm
Release year20232020
Launch price$196$374

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Intel Core i5-13400F vs Intel Core i7-10700K at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-13400F and the Intel Core i7-10700K using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-13400F posts a median render score of 198 against 192 for Intel Core i7-10700K, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 9 and 3 community submissions.

Intel Core i5-13400F: 10 cores, 16 threads, 4.6 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2023, launched at $196. Intel Core i7-10700K: 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.1 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2020, launched at $374.

Our overall scores are 41 for Core i5-13400F and 50 for Core i7-10700K out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i7-10700K; for office work: Core i7-10700K; for daily use: Core i7-10700K; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i5-13400F vs Core i7-10700K FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-13400F or the Core i7-10700K?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-13400F posts a median render score of 198 against 192 for Intel Core i7-10700K, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 9 and 3 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-13400F or the Core i7-10700K?

The Intel Core i7-10700K is rated at 125 W and the Intel Core i5-13400F at 65 W, so the Core i5-13400F draws 92% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i5-13400F and the Core i7-10700K cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-13400F launched at $196 and the Intel Core i7-10700K at $374. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-13400F or the Core i7-10700K better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i7-10700K (39 vs 46 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.