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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-13600K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-12700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-12700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-13600K is 327 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-12700K.
Advantages of Core i7-12700K
- Up to 10% cheaper than Core i5-13600K - $168.30 vs $186.68
- Up to 9% better value when playing Escape From Tarkov than Core i5-13600K - $0.82 vs $0.90 per FPS
Advantages of Core i5-13600K
- Performs up to 1% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i7-12700K - 231 vs 229 FPS
Escape From Tarkov
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
229
99%
Value, €/FPS
€0.82/FPS
100%
Price, €
€186.81
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
Buy for €186.81 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 160 minutes ago
Core i5-13600K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
231
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.9/FPS
91%
Price, €
€207.21
90%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
Buy for €207.21 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 160 minutes ago
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i5-13600K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-12700K | vs | Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 12 | Cores | 14 |
| 20 | Threads | 20 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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