Core i5-4670K vs Core i5-13400F

The Core i5-4670K packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-13400F offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13400F has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-4670K versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F — a 19% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-4670K uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-13400F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4670K scores 5,584 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 127% lead for the Core i5-13400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 975 vs 2,407, a 84.7% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-4670K vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F.

The Core i5-4670K uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-13400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Core i5-4670K versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F — the Core i5-13400F supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-13400F supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-4670K) vs 20 (Core i5-13400F) — the Core i5-13400F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z87,Z97 (Core i5-4670K) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F).

Only the Core i5-4670K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4670K) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F). The Core i5-4670K includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4670K targets Gaming Desktop, Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-4670K rivals FX-9370; Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.

The Core i5-4670K launched at $328 MSRP, while the Core i5-13400F debuted at $196. At current prices ($200 vs $180), the Core i5-13400F is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-4670K delivers 27.9 pts/$ vs 139.1 pts/$ for the Core i5-13400F — making the Core i5-13400F the 133.1% better value option.