Which is better, Intel Core i5-13400F or Intel Core i9-10900K?

The Intel Core i9-10900K wins in 3 out of 5 comparable specs against the Intel Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F vs Core i9-10900K

Intel

Core i5-13400F

Intel

Core i9-10900K

Specifications

Spec	Core i5-13400F	Core i9-10900K
Performance
Total Cores	10	10
Threads	16	20+20%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.3 GHz+13%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.7 GHz+32%
Cache
L3 Cache	20 MB	20 MB
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
Architecture	Raptor Lake	Comet Lake
Max Memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Power
TDP	65W+48%	125W
Features
Cooler Included	Yes	No
Integrated Graphics	None	Intel UHD Graphics 630

Verdict

The Intel Core i9-10900K wins in 3 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Base Clock (48% better). The Core i5-13400F wins in 2 specs, with its biggest advantage in Max Memory (50% better).

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Core i5-13400F

Core i9-10900K

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