Intel Core i5-10500 vs Intel Core i7-13700K

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-10500 and Intel Core i7-13700K CPUs. The Intel Core i5-10500 is 248% slower and 25% cheaper than Intel Core i7-13700K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i7-13700K
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PRICE£210.95£263.03
CPU MARK1317245876
VALUE62174
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY203367
CORES6 x 3.10 GHz8 x 3.40 GHz
TURBO4.50 GHz5.40 GHz
THREADS28054332
DATEQ2/2020Q4/2022

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10500

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
10962
£71.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-13700K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£529.98

Is Intel Core i5-10500 better than Intel Core i7-13700K?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-10500 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i7-13700K by 181%.


The Intel Core i5-10500 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 13172. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 203. The Intel Core i7-13700K efficiency score is 367. So, the Intel Core i7-13700K leads by 81%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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