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Intel Core i5-13600T vs Intel Core i5-14600T: Comparison

Core i5-13600T vs Core i5-14600T: the p-core boost clock difference

They are built to different briefs, and p-core boost clock shows it, Core i5-13600T 4.8 GHz against Core i5-14600T 5.1 GHz. They differ on release year too, 2023 on the Core i5-13600T versus 2024 on the Core i5-14600T. They differ on microarchitecture too, Raptor Lake on the Core i5-13600T versus Raptor Lake Refresh on the Core i5-14600T. There is a split on memory type as well, DDR5, DDR4 on the Core i5-13600T versus DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-14600T.

Core i5-13600T vs Core i5-14600T: which one fits your build

Buy the Core i5-13600T for small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is not the pick for gaming desktops and overclocking. The Core i5-14600T is the one to take 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 i5-14600T (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

Everything else lines up. Total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and p-core base clock read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 19 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Is the TDP the same on the Core i5-13600T and Core i5-14600T?

It is. Both are listed at 35 W, 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 i5-14600T
    Core i5
  • Form Factor

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    Desktop
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Desktop
  • Model Number

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    i5-13600T
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    i5-14600T
  • Codename

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Raptor Lake
  • Release Year

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    2023
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    2024
  • TDP

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    35 W
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    35 W
  • iGPU

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
  • Market Segment

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    Desktop
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Desktop
  • Microarchitecture

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Raptor Lake Refresh
  • Socket

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    FCLGA1700
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    FCLGA1700
  • Socket Status

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    Mature
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Mature
  • Process Node

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    7 nm
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    7 nm
  • Total Cores

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    14
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    14
  • Performance Cores

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    6
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    6
  • Efficiency Cores

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    8
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    8
  • Total Threads

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    20
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    20
  • SMT Enabled

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    Yes
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    1.8 GHz
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    1.8 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    4.8 GHz
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    5.1 GHz
  • L3 Cache

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    24 MB
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    24 MB
  • Base Power

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    35 W
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    35 W
  • Max Turbo Power

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    92 W
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    92 W
  • Memory Type

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    DDR5, DDR4
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
  • Max Memory Speed

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    5600 MT/s
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    5600 MT/s
  • Memory Channels

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    2
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    2
  • Max Memory Capacity

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    128 GB
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    128 GB
  • Integrated Graphics

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    Yes
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Yes
  • iGPU Model

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
  • Copilot Plus Certified

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    No
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    No
  • PCIe Generation

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    5.0
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    5.0
  • PCIe Lanes

    Intel Core i5-13600T
    20
    Intel Core i5-14600T
    20

    Which one should you pick?

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

    Choose 14600T if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerIntel Core i5-13600TIntel Core i5-14600T
    Consumercarts listing

    $255.00

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    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 i5-14600T

    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.