Intel Core i5-13500 vs Intel Core i5-13600K

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-13500 and Intel Core i5-13600K CPUs. The Intel Core i5-13500 is 21% slower and 9% more expensive than Intel Core i5-13600K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-13600K
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PRICE£219.97£200.38
CPU MARK3125737672
VALUE142188
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY481301
CORES6 x 2.50 GHz6 x 3.50 GHz
TURBO4.80 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS38644123
DATEQ3/2022Q3/2022

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 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

Is Intel Core i5-13500 better than Intel Core i5-13600K?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-13500 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-13600K by 32%.


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 i5-13600K efficiency score is 301. So, the Intel Core i5-13500 leads by 37%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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