Intel Core i5-12500 vs Intel Core i5-13600K

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-12500 and Intel Core i5-13600K CPUs. The Intel Core i5-12500 is 89% slower and 22% cheaper than Intel Core i5-13600K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-13600K
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PRICE£163.97£200.38
CPU MARK1988037672
VALUE121188
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY306301
CORES6 x 3.00 GHz6 x 3.50 GHz
TURBO4.60 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS36654123
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 i5-13600K

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 i5-12500 better than Intel Core i5-13600K?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-12500 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-13600K by 55%.


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 i5-13600K efficiency score is 301. So, the Intel Core i5-12500 leads by 2%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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