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Intel Core i5-13600T vs Intel Core i5-14400T: Comparison

Core i5-13600T vs Core i5-14400T total cores compared

These two are close on paper, and total cores is the only measure that separates them at all: Core i5-13600T 14 against Core i5-14400T 10. Core i5-13600T also leads on l3 cache, 24 MB on the Core i5-13600T versus 20 MB on the Core i5-14400T. There is a split on release year as well, 2023 on the Core i5-13600T versus 2024 on the Core i5-14400T. Igpu is not the same on both, Intel UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i5-13600T versus Intel UHD Graphics 730 on the Core i5-14400T. Microarchitecture is not the same on both, Raptor Lake on the Core i5-13600T versus Raptor Lake Refresh on the Core i5-14400T.

Which should you buy, Core i5-13600T or Core i5-14400T?

The Core i5-13600T suits small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is not the pick for gaming desktops and overclocking. Buy the Core i5-14400T for small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is the wrong buy for gaming desktops and overclocking. Our rating of the Core i5-13600T (7.3/10): the Intel Core i5-13600T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems. Our rating of the Core i5-14400T (7.3/10): the Intel Core i5-14400T 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 9 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Core i5-13600T and Core i5-14400T differ on efficiency cores?

Yes. Efficiency Cores reads 8 on the Core i5-13600T versus 4 on the Core i5-14400T.

Is the Product Line the same on the Core i5-13600T and Core i5-14400T?

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 i5-13600T
    Core i5
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    Core i5
  • Form Factor

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    Desktop
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    Desktop
  • Model Number

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    i5-13600T
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    i5-14400T
  • Codename

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    Raptor Lake
  • Release Year

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    2023
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    2024
  • TDP

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    35 W
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    35 W
  • iGPU

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    Intel UHD Graphics 730
  • Market Segment

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    Desktop
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    Desktop
  • Microarchitecture

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    Raptor Lake Refresh
  • Socket

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    FCLGA1700
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    FCLGA1700
  • Socket Status

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    Mature
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    Mature
  • Process Node

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    7 nm
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    7 nm
  • Total Cores

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    14Best
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    10
  • Performance Cores

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    6
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    6
  • Efficiency Cores

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    8Best
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    4
  • Total Threads

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    20Best
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    16
  • SMT Enabled

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    Yes
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    1.8 GHz
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    1.5 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    4.8 GHz
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    4.5 GHz
  • L3 Cache

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    24 MBBest
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    20 MB-17%
  • Base Power

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    35 W
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    35 W
  • Max Turbo Power

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    92 W
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    82 W
  • Memory Type

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    DDR5, DDR4
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
  • Max Memory Speed

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    5600 MT/sBest
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    4800 MT/s
  • Memory Channels

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    2
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    2
  • Max Memory Capacity

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    128 GB
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    192 GBBest
  • Integrated Graphics

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    Yes
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    Yes
  • iGPU Model

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    Intel UHD Graphics 730
  • Copilot Plus Certified

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    No
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    No
  • PCIe Generation

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    5.0
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    5.0
  • PCIe Lanes

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    20
    Intel Core i5-14400T
    20

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 13600T if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB), the higher memory channels (2 vs 2) and the higher PCIe lanes (20 vs 20).

    Choose 14400T if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerIntel Core i5-13600TIntel Core i5-14400T
    Consumercarts listing

    $221.00

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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 i5-13600T

    7.3 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i5-13600T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.

    Intel Core i5-14400T

    7.3 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i5-14400T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.

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