i5-13600T vs i7-10700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-10700K
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
12.15
Core i5-13600T
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 35 Watt
17.56
+44.5%

i5-13600T outperforms i7-10700K by a considerable 45% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-10700K and Core i5-13600T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking629359
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation15.42no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date30 April 2020 (4 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$400no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-10700K and Core i5-13600T basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1620
Base clock speed3.8 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache512 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data215 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-10700K and Core i5-13600T compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-10700K and Core i5-13600T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-10700K and Core i5-13600T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-10700K and Core i5-13600T are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-10700K and Core i5-13600T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics 770
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.55 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-10700K and Core i5-13600T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-10700K and Core i5-13600T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160@30Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-10700K and Core i5-13600T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-10700K and Core i5-13600T.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-10700K 12.15
i5-13600T 17.56
+44.5%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-10700K 18794
i5-13600T 27166
+44.5%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-10700K 1731
i5-13600T 2274
+31.4%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-10700K 8205
i5-13600T 11281
+37.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.15 17.56
Integrated graphics card 3.09 6.15
Recency 30 April 2020 4 January 2023
Physical cores 8 14
Threads 16 20
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 35 Watt

i5-13600T has a 44.5% higher aggregate performance score, 99% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 2 years, 75% more physical cores and 25% more threads, and 257.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-13600T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-10700K in performance tests.


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