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Core i7-13700 vs Core i5-12600K

Core i7-13700 vs Core i5-12600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i7-13700

2.1 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700 Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-13700 Desktop-Prozessor 16 Kerne (8 P-cores und 8 E-cores) 30 MB Cache, bis zu 5,2 GHz

Buy for 392.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 554 minutes ago

vs

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K LGA1700 Tablett, 3,6 GHz, CM8071504555227

Buy for 199.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 553 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i7-13700

2.1 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700 Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-13700 Desktop-Prozessor 16 Kerne (8 P-cores und 8 E-cores) 30 MB Cache, bis zu 5,2 GHz

Buy for 392.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 554 minutes ago

vs

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K LGA1700 Tablett, 3,6 GHz, CM8071504555227

Buy for 199.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 553 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-13700 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-13700 is 426 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600K.

Advantages of Core i7-13700

  • Performs up to 3% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i5-12600K - 159 vs 155 FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Core i5-12600K

  • Up to 49% cheaper than Core i7-13700 - €199.76 vs €392.68
  • Up to 48% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-13700 - €1.29 vs €2.47 per FPS
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Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-13700 Logo
Core i7-13700

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

159

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.47/FPS

52%

Price, €

€392.68

50%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-13700 Desktop-Prozessor 16 Kerne (8 P-cores und 8 E-cores) 30 MB Cache, bis zu 5,2 GHz

Buy for 392.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 554 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

155

97%

Value, €/FPS

€1.29/FPS

100%

Price, €

€199.76

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K LGA1700 Tablett, 3,6 GHz, CM8071504555227

Buy for 199.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 553 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-13700 Logo
Core i7-13700

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-13700 Logo
Core i7-13700

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2632

100%

Multi-Core

14759

100%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

93%

Multi-Core

11792

80%

Intel Core i7-13700 Logo

Core i7-13700

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Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Core i5-12600K

Jan 4th, 2023
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores10
24
Threads16
2.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.9 GHz
65 W
TDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
21.0xMultiplier
37.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
NoOverclockable
Yes

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