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Core i7-13700K vs Core i5-12600KF

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

FPS Winner

Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Intel Core i7-13700K Desktop-Prozessor, 16 Kerne (8 P-Kerne und 8 E-Kerne) 30 M Cache, bis zu 5,4 GHz

Buy for 392.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 338 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Intel Core i7-13700K Desktop-Prozessor, 16 Kerne (8 P-Kerne und 8 E-Kerne) 30 M Cache, bis zu 5,4 GHz

Buy for 392.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 338 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i7-13700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-13700K is 327 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600KF.

Advantages of Core i7-13700K

  • Performs up to 4% better in Valheim than Core i5-12600KF - 229 vs 220 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 24 vs 16 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-12600KF

  • Up to 48% cheaper than Core i7-13700K - €202.50 vs €392.14
  • Up to 46% better value when playing Valheim than Core i7-13700K - €0.92 vs €1.71 per FPS
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Valheim

Valheim

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

229

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.71/FPS

54%

Price, €

€392.14

51%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700K Desktop-Prozessor, 16 Kerne (8 P-Kerne und 8 E-Kerne) 30 M Cache, bis zu 5,4 GHz

Buy for 392.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 338 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

220

96%

Value, €/FPS

€0.92/FPS

100%

Price, €

€202.5

100%

Value Winner

INTEL Core i5-12600KF 3,6GHz LGA1700 Box

Buy for 202.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 337 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2840

100%

Multi-Core

17611

100%

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2472

87%

Multi-Core

12036

68%

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo

Core i7-13700K

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Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo

Core i5-12600KF

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores10
24
Threads16
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
5.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.9 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
34.0xMultiplier
37.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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