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Core i5-13500 vs Core i7-13700KF

Core i5-13500 vs Core i7-13700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-13500

2.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13500 Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 24MB Cache, up to 4.8 GHz

Buy for $286.05 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1703 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Core i7-13700KF

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700KF 3.4 GHz (5.4 Turbo) 16 Core LGA 1700 Desktop Processor - Raptor Lake

Buy for $354.56 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1703 minutes ago

Core i5-13500

2.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13500 Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 24MB Cache, up to 4.8 GHz

Buy for $286.05 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1703 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Core i7-13700KF

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700KF 3.4 GHz (5.4 Turbo) 16 Core LGA 1700 Desktop Processor - Raptor Lake

Buy for $354.56 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1703 minutes ago

Prices and Stock
MSRP $242

Intel Core i5-13500 Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 24MB Cache, up to 4.8 GHz

Prices and Stock
MSRP $384

Intel Core i7-13700KF 3.4 GHz (5.4 Turbo) 16 Core LGA 1700 Desktop Processor - Raptor Lake

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-13700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-13500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-13500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-13700KF is 99 days older than the cheaper Core i5-13500.

Advantages of Core i5-13500

Up to 19% cheaper than Core i7-13700KF - $286.05 vs $354.56
Up to 16% better value when playing Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i7-13700KF - $2.27 vs $2.69 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 5% better in Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i5-13500 - 132 vs 126 FPS
Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-13500 - 24 vs 20 threads

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Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

FPS

126

95%

Value, $/FPS

$2.27/FPS

100%

Price, $

$286.05

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-13500 Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 24MB Cache, up to 4.8 GHz

Buy for $286.05 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1703 minutes ago

Core i7-13700KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

FPS

132

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.69/FPS

84%

Price, $

$354.56

80%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700KF 3.4 GHz (5.4 Turbo) 16 Core LGA 1700 Desktop Processor - Raptor Lake

Buy for $354.56 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1703 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Core i7-13700KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

504

FPS

574

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

240

FPS

246

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

901

FPS

973

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

305

FPS

377

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

154

FPS

165

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Single-Core

2403

83%

Multi-Core

12346

70%

Core i7-13700KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Single-Core

2887

100%

Multi-Core

17606

100%

Core i5-13500	vs	Core i7-13700KF
Jan 4th, 2023	Release Date	Sep 27th, 2022
Core i5	Collection	Core i7
Raptor Lake	Codename	Raptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700	Socket	Intel Socket 1700
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
14	Cores	16
20	Threads	24
2.5 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.4 GHz
4.8 GHz	Turbo Clock Speed	5.4 GHz
65 W	TDP	125 W
10 nm	Process Size	10 nm
25.0x	Multiplier	34.0x
UHD Graphics 770	Integrated Graphics	None
No	Overclockable	Yes

PCs Using Core i5-13500 or Core i7-13700KF

With selected game settings

ASUS ROG Gaming Desktop PC Image

ASUS ROG Gaming Desktop PC

99 FPS

$19.18/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070

Core i7-13700KF

64 GB, 2 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

$1,899

In Stock

ASUS ROG Strix G16CH Gaming Desktop PC Image

ASUS ROG Strix G16CH Gaming Desktop PC

99 FPS

$16.15/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070

Core i7-13700KF

32 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

$1,599

In Stock

iBuyPower Y40 Gaming PC Image

iBuyPower Y40 Gaming PC

75 FPS

$38.64/FPS

GeForce RTX 4060

Core i7-13700KF

32 GB, 2 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

$2,898

In Stock

YEYIAN Gaming PC Image

YEYIAN Gaming PC

89 FPS

$15.72/FPS

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

Core i7-13700KF

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

$1,399

In Stock

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OMEN 45L Gaming Desktop PC

111 FPS

$21.49/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

Core i7-13700KF

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

$2,385.25

In Stock

ASUS ROG Strix G16CH i7 RTX4070 Gaming Desktop PC Image

ASUS ROG Strix G16CH i7 RTX4070 Gaming Desktop PC

99 FPS

$17.06/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070

Core i7-13700KF

32 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

$1,689

In Stock

ASUS 2023 ROG G22CH DB779 Gaming Desktop PC Image

ASUS 2023 ROG G22CH DB779 Gaming Desktop PC

99 FPS

$22.23/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070

Core i7-13700KF

32 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

$2,200.73

In Stock

ASUS ROG G16CH (2023) Gaming Desktop PC Image

ASUS ROG G16CH (2023) Gaming Desktop PC

122 FPS

$24.58/FPS

GeForce RTX 4080

Core i7-13700KF

32 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

$2,999

In Stock

MSI Aegis RS Gaming Desktop PC Image

MSI Aegis RS Gaming Desktop PC

111 FPS

$30.62/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

Core i7-13700KF

32 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

$3,399

In Stock

ASUS ROG Strix G16CH Gaming Desktop PC Image

ASUS ROG Strix G16CH Gaming Desktop PC

85 FPS

$34.22/FPS

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB

Core i7-13700KF

32 GB, 4 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

$2,909

In Stock

Laptops Using Core i5-13500 or Core i7-13700KF

With selected game settings

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16″ 2.5K 120Hz, 100% sRGB, 350Nits Laptop Image

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16″ 2.5K 120Hz, 100% sRGB, 350Nits Laptop

46 FPS

$18.48/FPS

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

Core i5-13500

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

$849.99

In Stock

Acer Swift X 14 SFX14-71G-5911 Creator Laptop Image

Acer Swift X 14 SFX14-71G-5911 Creator Laptop

46 FPS

$19.8/FPS

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

Core i5-13500

16 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

$910.96

In Stock

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16″ WQXGA Slim Laptop Image

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16″ WQXGA Slim Laptop

46 FPS

$19.78/FPS

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

Core i5-13500

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

$909.99

In Stock

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16″ 2.5K Laptop Image

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16″ 2.5K Laptop

46 FPS

$18.41/FPS

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

Core i5-13500

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

$846.99

In Stock

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