Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel Core i5-13600K

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-12600KF and Intel Core i5-13600K CPUs. The Intel Core i5-12600KF is 37% slower and 15% cheaper than Intel Core i5-13600K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-13600K
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PRICE£174.12£200.38
CPU MARK2758337672
VALUE158188
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP150W125W
EFFICIENCY184301
CORES6 x 3.60 GHz6 x 3.50 GHz
TURBO4.90 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS39254123
DATEQ4/2021Q3/2022

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-12600KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
27892
£225
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
28310
£419.02
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
28375
£188.97

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 i5-12600KF better than Intel Core i5-13600K?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-12600KF offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-13600K by 19%.


The Intel Core i5-12600KF is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 150 watts and a CPUMark score of 27583. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 184. The Intel Core i5-13600K efficiency score is 301. So, the Intel Core i5-13600K leads by 64%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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