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Core i5-12600 vs Core i7-13700K

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

Core i5-12600

3.3 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 206.49 on Amazon

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Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Intel Core i7-13700K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 core (8 P-core + 8 E-core) Cache 30 M, fino a 5,4 GHz

Buy for 365.83 on Amazon

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Updated 45 minutes ago

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 45 minutes ago

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Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Intel Core i7-13700K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 core (8 P-core + 8 E-core) Cache 30 M, fino a 5,4 GHz

Buy for 365.83 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 45 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-13700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-13700K is 245 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600.

Advantages of Core i5-12600

  • Up to 44% cheaper than Core i7-13700K - €206.49 vs €365.83
  • Up to 42% better value when playing Battlefield 1 than Core i7-13700K - €0.81 vs €1.40 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-13700K - 65 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Core i7-13700K

  • Performs up to 3% better in Battlefield 1 than Core i5-12600 - 262 vs 255 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600 - 24 vs 12 threads
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Battlefield 1

Battlefield 1

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Core i5-12600

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

255

97%

Value, €/FPS

€0.81/FPS

100%

Price, €

€206.49

100%

Value 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 45 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

262

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.4/FPS

58%

Price, €

€365.83

56%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 16 core (8 P-core + 8 E-core) Cache 30 M, fino a 5,4 GHz

Buy for 365.83 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 45 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Core i5-12600

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

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

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Core i5-12600

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2371

83%

Multi-Core

9721

55%

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

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2840

100%

Multi-Core

17611

100%

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo

Core i5-12600

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Intel Core i7-13700K Logo

Core i7-13700K

Jan 25th, 2022Release Date
Sep 27th, 2022
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
16
12Threads
24
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
4.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.4 GHz
65 W
TDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
33.0xMultiplier
34.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
NoOverclockable
Yes

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