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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-13500T vs Core i5-12500

The Core i5-13500T is same performance as the Core i5-12500 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 9% more expensive – $232 vs $212

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Up to 9% cheaper – $212 vs $232
Up to 10% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core i5-13500T

332FPS

Core i5-12500

333FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-13500T

218FPS

Core i5-12500

218FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-13500T

703FPS

Core i5-12500

704FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-13500T

332FPS

Core i5-12500

332FPS

Minecraft2011

737FPS

738FPS

669FPS

670FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-13500T

248FPS

Core i5-12500

249FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-13500T

549FPS

Core i5-12500

549FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-13500T

54%

Core i5-12500

54%

Similar overall gaming performance.

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Core i5-13500T

Core i5-12500

Core i5-13500T has 8 more cores.

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Core i5-13500T

Core i5-12500

Core i5-13500T has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-13500T

24 MB

Core i5-12500

18 MB

Core i5-13500T has 6 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-13500T

1.6 GHz

Core i5-12500

3 GHz

Core i5-12500 has a 87% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-13500T

4.6 GHz

Core i5-12500

4.6 GHz

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Core i5-13500T

35W

Core i5-12500

65W

Core i5-13500T draws 30W less power.

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Core i5-13500T

Core i5-12500

Core i5-13500TCore i5-12500

LGA1700

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LGA1700

Raptor Lake-S

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Alder Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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UHD Graphics 770

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-13500T or Core i5-12500?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-13500T or Core i5-12500?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-13500T and Core i5-12500?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-13500T scores 53/100, Core i5-12500 scores 53/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-13500T or Core i5-12500 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-13500T or Core i5-12500?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.