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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-13600K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-12700KF on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-13600K is 327 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-12700KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600K
- Performs up to 5% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-12700KF - 181 vs 173 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Up to 15% cheaper than Core i5-13600K - $212.0 vs $249.99
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
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Intel Core i7-12700KF Gaming Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-13600K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Core i7-12700KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-12700KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Single-Core
2526
94.78424015009381%
Multi-Core
13549
91.25134698275862%
Intel Core i5-13600K | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 12 |
| 20 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 35.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i5-13600K or Core i7-12700KF
The Callisto Protocol, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
105 FPS
$15.24/FPS
GeForce RTX 3080
Core i7-12700KF
32 GB, 512 GB SSD + 3 TB HDD
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$1,599.99
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88 FPS
$15.34/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i7-12700KF
32 GB, 2 TB HDD
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$1,349.99
In Stock
119 FPS
$14.29/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Core i7-12700KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 3 TB HDD
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$1,699.99
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66 FPS
$24.24/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-12700KF
16 GB, 2 TB HDD
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$1,599.99
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125 FPS
$14.8/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i7-12700KF
32 GB, 2 TB HDD
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$1,849.99
In Stock
93 FPS
$26.33/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i7-12700KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD + 1 TB HDD
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$2,449
In Stock
66 FPS
$39.36/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-12700KF
16 GB, 2 TB HDD
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$2,597.99
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93 FPS
$32.25/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i7-12700KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$2,999
In Stock
147 FPS
$15.65/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Core i7-12700KF
32 GB, 512 GB SSD + 3 TB HDD
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$2,299.99
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93 FPS
$14.61/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i7-12700KF
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,359
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