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Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-13700KF

Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-13700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-12500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Intel Core i5-12500, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,60 GHz

Buy for 224.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 520 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i7-13700KF

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700KF Logo
Core I7-13700KF 3.40GHZ SKTLGA1700 30.00MB Coperchio Boxed

Buy for 471.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 520 minutes ago

Core i5-12500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Intel Core i5-12500, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,60 GHz

Buy for 224.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 520 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i7-13700KF

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700KF Logo
Core I7-13700KF 3.40GHZ SKTLGA1700 30.00MB Coperchio Boxed

Buy for 471.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 520 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-13700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-13700KF is 266 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12500.

Advantages of Core i5-12500

  • Up to 52% cheaper than Core i7-13700KF - €224.33 vs €471.49
  • Up to 49% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-13700KF - €0.81 vs €1.59 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-13700KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-13700KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i7-13700KF

  • Performs up to 7% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-12500 - 297 vs 277 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12500 - 24 vs 12 threads
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FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Core i5-12500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

277

93%

Value, €/FPS

€0.81/FPS

100%

Price, €

€224.33

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12500, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,60 GHz

Buy for 224.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 520 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-13700KF Logo
Core i7-13700KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

297

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.59/FPS

51%

Price, €

€471.49

47%

FPS Winner

Core I7-13700KF 3.40GHZ SKTLGA1700 30.00MB Coperchio Boxed

Buy for 471.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 520 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Core i5-12500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Intel Core i7-13700KF Logo
Core i7-13700KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Core i5-12500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2311

80%

Multi-Core

9079

52%

Intel Core i7-13700KF Logo
Core i7-13700KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2887

100%

Multi-Core

17606

100%

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo

Core i5-12500

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Intel Core i7-13700KF Logo

Core i7-13700KF

Jan 4th, 2022
Sep 27th, 2022
Core i5Core i7
Alder LakeRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700Intel Socket 1700
Desktop
Desktop
6
16
12
24
3.0 GHz
3.4 GHz
4.6 GHz
5.4 GHz
65 W
125 W
10 nm10 nm
30.0x
34.0x
UHD Graphics 770
None
No
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Builds Using Core i5-12500 or Core i7-13700KF

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