Intel Core i5-10600 vs Intel Core i5-13500

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-10600 and Intel Core i5-13500 CPUs. The Intel Core i5-10600 is 128% slower and 11% cheaper than Intel Core i5-13500.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-13500
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PRICE£198.88£219.97
CPU MARK1368631257
VALUE69142
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY211481
CORES6 x 3.30 GHz6 x 2.50 GHz
TURBO4.80 GHz4.80 GHz
THREADS29273864
DATEQ2/2020Q3/2022

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10600

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

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

Is Intel Core i5-10600 better than Intel Core i5-13500?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-10600 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-13500 by 106%.


The Intel Core i5-10600 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 13686. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 211. The Intel Core i5-13500 efficiency score is 481. So, the Intel Core i5-13500 leads by 128%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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