The Core i7-13700F is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-12600K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $172.66 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-13700F
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- Up to 54% cheaper – $148.00 vs $320.66
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-13700F vs Core i5-12600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-13700F
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
214
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$320.66
46%
Value, $/FPS
$1.49/FPS
47%
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
98%
Min 1% FPS
138
99%
Price, $
$148
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.7/FPS
100%
Core i7-13700F vs Core i5-12600K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-13700F vs Core i5-12600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-13700F vs Core i5-12600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-13700F
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
57%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
62%
L3 Cache
20 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
94%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-13700F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| $359.00 | MSRP | $289.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 10 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
