Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i7-13700

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-13600K and Intel Core i7-13700 CPUs. The Intel Core i5-13600K is 3% faster and 48% cheaper than Intel Core i7-13700.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-13600K
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PRICE£200.38£295.97
CPU MARK3767236378
VALUE188123
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP125W65W
EFFICIENCY301560
CORES6 x 3.50 GHz8 x 2.10 GHz
TURBO5.20 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS41234101
DATEQ3/2022Q3/2022

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 i7-13700

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 i7-13700?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-13600K offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-13700 by 35%.


The Intel Core i5-13600K is less 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 i7-13700 efficiency score is 560. So, the Intel Core i7-13700 leads by 86%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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