Intel Core i5-10500 vs Intel Core i5-13600K

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-10500 and Intel Core i5-13600K CPUs. The Intel Core i5-10500 is 186% slower and 5% more expensive than Intel Core i5-13600K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-13600K
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PRICE£210.95£200.38
CPU MARK1317237672
VALUE62188
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY203301
CORES6 x 3.10 GHz6 x 3.50 GHz
TURBO4.50 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS28054123
DATEQ2/2020Q3/2022

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10500

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
10962
£71.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-13600K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
£256.64
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
£359.99
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97

Is Intel Core i5-10500 better than Intel Core i5-13600K?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-10500 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-13600K by 203%.


The Intel Core i5-10500 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 13172. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 203. The Intel Core i5-13600K efficiency score is 301. So, the Intel Core i5-13600K leads by 48%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.