The Core i5-13500 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-7600K, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $109.05 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-13500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 29% less energy – 65 vs 91 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7600K
- Up to 45% cheaper – $134.44 vs $243.49
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i5-13500 vs Core i5-7600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-13500
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
137
100%
Price, $
$243.49
55%
Value, $/FPS
$1.17/FPS
61%
Core i5-7600K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
188
90%
Min 1% FPS
125
91%
Price, $
$134.44
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.71/FPS
100%
Core i5-13500 vs Core i5-7600K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-13500 vs Core i5-7600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-13500 vs Core i5-7600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-13500
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
66%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-7600K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
6 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-13500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $242.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 91 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
