Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel Core i9-13900K

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-12600KF and Intel Core i9-13900K CPUs. The Intel Core i5-12600KF is 112% slower and 111% cheaper than Intel Core i9-13900K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i9-13900K
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PRICE£174.12£367.97
CPU MARK2758358576
VALUE158159
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP150W125W
EFFICIENCY184469
CORES6 x 3.60 GHz8 x 3.00 GHz
TURBO4.90 GHz5.80 GHz
THREADS39254608
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 i9-13900K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
62382
£594.59
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
51402
£393.66
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99

Is Intel Core i5-12600KF better than Intel Core i9-13900K?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-12600KF offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-13900K by 1%.


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 i9-13900K efficiency score is 469. So, the Intel Core i9-13900K leads by 155%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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