Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i7-4790K
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-13600K and Intel Core i7-4790K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-13600K
- CPU is newer: launch date 9 year(s) 3 month(s) later
- 10 more cores, run more applications at once: 14 vs 4
- 12 more threads: 20 vs 8
- Around 16% higher clock speed: 5.10 GHz vs 4.40 GHz
- Around 35% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 74.04°C
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 7 nm vs 22 nm
- 4.4x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 28x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 3x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 4x more maximum memory size: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- Around 67% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4125 vs 2466
- 4.7x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 37707 vs 8069
- 3.6x better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 10236 vs 2818
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 27 Sep 2022 vs 1 June 2013 |
| Number of cores | 14 vs 4 |
| Number of threads | 20 vs 8 |
| Maximum frequency | 5.10 GHz vs 4.40 GHz |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 74.04°C |
| Manufacturing process technology | 7 nm vs 22 nm |
| L1 cache | 1120 KB vs 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 28 MB vs 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB vs 8 MB |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB vs 32 GB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 4125 vs 2466 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 37707 vs 8069 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 10236 vs 2818 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4790K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 42% lower typical power consumption: 88 Watt vs 125 Watt
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 88 Watt vs 125 Watt |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-13600K
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-4790K
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| Name | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-4790K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 4125 | 2466 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 37707 | 8069 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 10236 | 2818 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1070 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3995 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 5.95 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 100.106 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.695 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.814 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 7.147 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1279 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2489 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3454 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1279 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2489 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3454 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-4790K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Raptor Lake | Devil's Canyon |
| Launch date | 27 Sep 2022 | 1 June 2013 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $329 | $339 |
| Place in performance rating | 165 | 1529 |
| Processor Number | i5-13600K | i7-4790K |
| Series | 13th Generation Intel Core i5 Processors | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Price now | $306.99 | |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 10.73 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| L1 cache | 1120 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 28 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 8 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 7 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 74.04°C |
| Maximum frequency | 5.10 GHz | 4.40 GHz |
| Number of cores | 14 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 20 | 8 |
| Base frequency | 4.00 GHz | |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | |
| Die size | 177 mm | |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
| Transistor count | 1400 Million | |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s | DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0xA780 | 0x412 |
| Execution Units | 32 | 20 |
| Graphics base frequency | 300 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.50 GHz | 1.25 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Processor graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.25 GHz | |
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Max video memory | 2 GB | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 4 | 3 |
| DisplayPort | ||
| DVI | ||
| eDP | ||
| HDMI | ||
| VGA | ||
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics image quality |
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| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz | 3840x2160@60Hz |
| Max resolution over eDP | 5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz | 3840x2160@60Hz |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 3840x2160@24Hz | |
| Max resolution over VGA | 1920x1200@60Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | 11.2/12 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1700 | FCLGA1150 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 125 Watt | 88 Watt |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2013D | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 20 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 5.0 and 4.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4 | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) | ||
| Speed Shift technology | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
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