The Core i5-13600KF is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-12700 and it's also a better value for money, as it's €23.41 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-13600KF
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 7% cheaper – €309.08 vs €332.49
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-12700
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-13600KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-13600KF vs Core i7-12700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-13600KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
216
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, €
€309.08
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.43/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
208
96%
Min 1% FPS
137
96%
Price, €
€332.49
92%
Value, €/FPS
€1.59/FPS
90%
Core i5-13600KF vs Core i7-12700 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-13600KF vs Core i7-12700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-13600KF vs Core i7-12700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-13600KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
96%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-12700
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
8-core
57%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
60%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
96%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-13600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-12700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 10th, 2022 |
$294.00 | MSRP | $349.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| 24 MB | L3 Cache | 25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
