Key Differences
In short — Core i7-13700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-13700K is 327 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Up to 75% cheaper than Core i7-13700K - $177.2 vs $696.98
- Up to 72% better value when playing Counter-Strike 2 than Core i7-13700K - $0.35 vs $1.23 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-13700K
- Performs up to 11% better in Counter-Strike 2 than Core i5-12600K - 567 vs 511 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600K - 24 vs 16 threads
Counter-Strike 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
511
90%
Value, $/FPS
$0.35/FPS
100%
Price, $
$177.2
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $177.2 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 76 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
567
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.23/FPS
28%
Price, $
$696.98
25%
FPS Winner
Buy for $696.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 76 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i7-13700K |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 16 |
16 | Threads | 24 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.4 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |