Intel Core i5-12500 vs Intel Core i9-13900K

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-12500 and Intel Core i9-13900K CPUs. The Intel Core i5-12500 is 195% slower and 124% cheaper than Intel Core i9-13900K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i9-13900K
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PRICE£163.97£367.97
CPU MARK1988058576
VALUE121159
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY306469
CORES6 x 3.00 GHz8 x 3.00 GHz
TURBO4.60 GHz5.80 GHz
THREADS36654608
DATEQ1/2022Q3/2022

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-12500

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

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 i5-12500 better than Intel Core i9-13900K?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-12500 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-13900K by 31%.


The Intel Core i5-12500 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 19880. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 306. The Intel Core i9-13900K efficiency score is 469. So, the Intel Core i9-13900K leads by 53%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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