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Intel Core i5-13400T vs Intel Core i5-14600T: Comparison

Core i5-13400T vs Core i5-14600T: the total cores difference

There is no decisive spec gap here. Total cores splits them by a margin most buyers will never feel, Core i5-13400T 10 against Core i5-14600T 14. Core i5-14600T also leads on l3 cache, 20 MB on the Core i5-13400T versus 24 MB on the Core i5-14600T. There is a split on release year as well, 2023 on the Core i5-13400T versus 2024 on the Core i5-14600T. Igpu is not the same on both, Intel UHD Graphics 730 on the Core i5-13400T versus Intel UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i5-14600T. There is a split on microarchitecture as well, Raptor Lake on the Core i5-13400T versus Raptor Lake Refresh on the Core i5-14600T.

Which should you buy, Core i5-13400T or Core i5-14600T?

The Core i5-13400T is the one to take for small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is the wrong buy for gaming desktops and overclocking. The Core i5-14600T suits small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is not built for gaming desktops and overclocking. Our rating of the Core i5-13400T (7.3/10): the Intel Core i5-13400T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems. Our rating of the Core i5-14600T (7.3/10): the Intel Core i5-14600T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.

Where the two are identical

Where they agree, they agree completely, performance cores, tdp, integrated graphics, socket and socket status included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 11 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Core i5-13400T and Core i5-14600T differ on efficiency cores?

Yes. Efficiency Cores reads 4 on the Core i5-13400T versus 8 on the Core i5-14600T.

Is the Product Line the same on the Core i5-13400T and Core i5-14600T?

It is. Both are listed at Core i5, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Product Line

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    Core i5
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Core i5
  • Form Factor

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    Desktop
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Desktop
  • Model Number

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    i5-13400T
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    i5-14600T
  • Codename

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Raptor Lake
  • Release Year

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    2023
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    2024
  • TDP

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    35 W
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    35 W
  • iGPU

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    Intel UHD Graphics 730
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
  • Market Segment

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    Desktop
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Desktop
  • Microarchitecture

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Raptor Lake Refresh
  • Socket

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    FCLGA1700
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    FCLGA1700
  • Socket Status

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    Mature
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Mature
  • Process Node

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    7 nm
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    7 nm
  • Total Cores

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    10
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    14Best
  • Performance Cores

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    6
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    6
  • Efficiency Cores

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    4
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    8Best
  • Total Threads

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    16
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    20Best
  • SMT Enabled

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    Yes
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    1.3 GHz
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    1.8 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    4.4 GHz
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    5.1 GHz
  • L3 Cache

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    20 MB-17%
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    24 MBBest
  • Base Power

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    35 W
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    35 W
  • Max Turbo Power

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    82 W
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    92 W
  • Memory Type

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    DDR5, DDR4
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
  • Max Memory Speed

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    5600 MT/s
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    5600 MT/s
  • Memory Channels

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    2
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    2
  • Max Memory Capacity

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    128 GB
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    128 GB
  • Integrated Graphics

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    Yes
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Yes
  • iGPU Model

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    Intel UHD Graphics 730
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
  • Copilot Plus Certified

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    No
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    No
  • PCIe Generation

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    5.0
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    5.0
  • PCIe Lanes

    Intel Core i5-13400T
    20
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    20

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 13400T if you want the higher memory channels (2 vs 2) and the higher PCIe lanes (20 vs 20).

    Choose 14600T if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB).

    Price comparison

    RetailerIntel Core i5-13400TIntel Core i5-14600T
    Consumercarts listing

    $255.00

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    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

    Verdict

    Intel Core i5-13400T

    7.3 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i5-13400T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.

    Intel Core i5-14600T

    7.3 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i5-14600T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.