Key Differences
In short — Core i5-13600K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-12700KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-12700KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-13600K is 327 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-12700KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Up to 29% cheaper than Core i5-13600K - £198.99 vs £280.13
- Up to 27% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i5-13600K - £0.51 vs £0.7 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600K
- Performs up to 2% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i7-12700KF - 398 vs 392 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
392
98%
Value, £/FPS
£0.51/FPS
100%
Price, £
£198.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for £198.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7961 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
398
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.7/FPS
72%
Price, £
£280.13
71%
FPS Winner
Buy for £280.13 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 7961 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700KF | vs | Intel Core i5-13600K |
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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 |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |