Intel Core i5-12500 vs Intel Core i5-13400

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-12500 and Intel Core i5-13400 CPUs. The Intel Core i5-12500 is 19% slower and 6% cheaper than Intel Core i5-13400.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-13400
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PRICE£163.97£173.49
CPU MARK1988023725
VALUE121137
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP65W154W
EFFICIENCY306154
CORES6 x 3.00 GHz6 x 2.50 GHz
TURBO4.60 GHz4.60 GHz
THREADS36653539
DATEQ1/2022Q3/2022

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-12500

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-13400

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
25293
£149.99
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98

Is Intel Core i5-12500 better than Intel Core i5-13400?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-12500 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-13400 by 13%.


The Intel Core i5-12500 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 19880. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 306. The Intel Core i5-13400 efficiency score is 154. So, the Intel Core i5-12500 leads by 50%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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