i5-13600T vs i7-7700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7700K
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 91 Watt
6.07
Core i5-13600T
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 35 Watt
17.03
+181%

Core i5-13600T outperforms Core i7-7700K by a whopping 181% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7700K and Core i5-13600T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1084376
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.4446.60
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency6.3146.05
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$339$255

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-13600T has 3136% better value for money than i7-7700K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7700K 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads820
Base clock speed4.2 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier42no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)24 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 i7-7700K 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)91 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7700K 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++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP-+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-7700K and Core i5-13600T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7700K and Core i5-13600T are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7700K and Core i5-13600T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics 770
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.55 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-7700K and Core i5-13600T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7700K and Core i5-13600T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7700K and Core i5-13600T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7700K 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.

i7-7700K 6.07
i5-13600T 17.03
+181%

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.

i7-7700K 9645
i5-13600T 27045
+180%

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.

i7-7700K 1592
i5-13600T 2264
+42.2%

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.

i7-7700K 5135
i5-13600T 11308
+120%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.07 17.03
Integrated graphics card 3.10 6.15
Recency 3 January 2017 4 January 2023
Physical cores 4 14
Threads 8 20
Power consumption (TDP) 91 Watt 35 Watt

i5-13600T has a 180.6% higher aggregate performance score, 98.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 6 years, 250% more physical cores and 150% more threads, and 160% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-13600T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7700K in performance tests.


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