Intel Core i5-12600K vs Intel Core i7-13700K
65.2Single-core79.1
50.8Multi-core76.9
52.1Gamingspec-based65
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600K12 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 74.6 to 55.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+26) and single-core (+14). Intel Core i5-12600K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600K
- Lower launch price: $318 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700K
- Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 65
- Stronger multi-core score: 77 vs 51
- 153% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 10 MB
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 80% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,300 vs 16,878
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 150 W | 253 W+69% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 16+60% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+9% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.4 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 24 MB+153% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 30 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,850Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 18,200Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,809Top 38% | 2,100+16%Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,878Top 37% | 30,300+80%Top 16% |
| PassMark | 27,501Top 47% | 46,500+69%Top 21% |
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