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Core i5-12600 vs Core i5-13400F

Core i5-12600 vs Core i5-13400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i5-12600

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Intel Core i5-12600, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,80 GHz

Buy for 206.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 51 minutes ago

vs

Core i5-13400F

2.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Intel Core i5-13400F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 core (6 P-core + 4 E-core) Cache 20 MB, fino a 4,6 GHz

Buy for 157 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 50 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i5-12600

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Intel Core i5-12600, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,80 GHz

Buy for 206.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 51 minutes ago

vs

Core i5-13400F

2.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Intel Core i5-13400F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 core (6 P-core + 4 E-core) Cache 20 MB, fino a 4,6 GHz

Buy for 157 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 50 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-13400F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-13400F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600 is 344 days older than the cheaper Core i5-13400F.

Advantages of Core i5-12600

  • Performs up to 1% better in Lost Ark than Core i5-13400F - 292 vs 289 FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-13400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-13400F

  • Up to 24% cheaper than Core i5-12600 - €157.00 vs €206.49
  • Up to 24% better value when playing Lost Ark than Core i5-12600 - €0.54 vs €0.71 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600 - 16 vs 12 threads
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Lost Ark

Lost Ark

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Core i5-12600

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

292

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.71/FPS

76%

Price, €

€206.49

76%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,80 GHz

Buy for 206.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 51 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

289

99%

Value, €/FPS

€0.54/FPS

100%

Price, €

€157

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-13400F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 core (6 P-core + 4 E-core) Cache 20 MB, fino a 4,6 GHz

Buy for 157 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 50 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Core i5-12600

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Core i5-12600

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2371

100%

Multi-Core

9721

90%

Intel Core i5-13400F Logo
Core i5-13400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2290

97%

Multi-Core

10745

100%

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo

Core i5-12600

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Intel Core i5-13400F Logo

Core i5-13400F

Jan 25th, 2022Release Date
Jan 4th, 2023
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Alder LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
10
12Threads
16
3.3 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
4.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
65 WTDPNot Available
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
33.0x
Multiplier25.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

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