Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel Core i5-13500
66.5Single-core63.7
52.5Multi-core49.8
52.1Gamingspec-based55.9
6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF11 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13500
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-12600KF scores 56.6 against 55.5 for Intel Core i5-13500. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-12600KF edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600KF
- 48% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 19% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 17,300 vs 14,573
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13500
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 40% higher cores: 14 vs 10
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
- Lower launch price: $232 vs $264
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 150 W | 154 W+3% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 14+40% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+48% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+2% | 4.8 GHz |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 12 MB+21% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 24 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,400Top 41% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,500Top 41% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900+7%Top 34% | 1,780Top 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,300+19%Top 38% | 14,573Top 49% |
| PassMark | 27,503Top 39% | 30,680+12%Top 34% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,916+2%Top 33% | 3,848Top 35% |
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