Intel Core i5-13500 vs Intel Core i7-12700

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-13500 and Intel Core i7-12700 CPUs. The Intel Core i5-13500 is 3% faster and 13% cheaper than Intel Core i7-12700.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-13500
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PRICE£219.97£248.97
CPU MARK3125730258
VALUE142122
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY481466
CORES6 x 2.50 GHz8 x 2.10 GHz
TURBO4.80 GHz4.90 GHz
THREADS38643863
DATEQ3/2022Q1/2022

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-13500

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
28375
£188.97
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
28310
£419.02

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-12700

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
28375
£188.97
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
28310
£419.02

Is Intel Core i5-13500 better than Intel Core i7-12700?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-13500 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-12700 by 14%.


The Intel Core i5-13500 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 31257. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 481. The Intel Core i7-12700 efficiency score is 466. So, the Intel Core i5-13500 leads by 3%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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