Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i7-12700K

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-13600K and Intel Core i7-12700K CPUs. The Intel Core i5-13600K is 9% faster and 8% more expensive than Intel Core i7-12700K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-13600K
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PRICE£200.38£184.26
CPU MARK3767234397
VALUE188187
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP125W190W
EFFICIENCY301181
CORES6 x 3.50 GHz8 x 3.60 GHz
TURBO5.20 GHz5.00 GHz
THREADS41234012
DATEQ3/2022Q4/2021

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

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-12700K

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 i5-13600K better than Intel Core i7-12700K?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-13600K offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-12700K by 1%.


The Intel Core i5-13600K is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 37672. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 301. The Intel Core i7-12700K efficiency score is 181. So, the Intel Core i5-13600K leads by 40%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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