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Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel Core i7-13700K

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56.6Inno Score
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WINNER
Intel Core i7-13700K
74.6Inno Score
66.5Single-core79.1
52.4Multi-core76.9
52.1Gaming65
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF14 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-13700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 74.6 to 56.6, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+25) and gaming (+13). Intel Core i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF

  • Lower launch price: $264 vs $409

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700K

  • Stronger Single-core score: 79 vs 67
  • Stronger Multi-core score: 77 vs 52
  • Stronger gaming score: 65 vs 52
  • 153% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 10 MB
  • 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i7-13700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i7-13700K
Announced20212022
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Process10 nm10 nm
Base TDP125 W125 W
Max turbo power150 W253 W+69%
Unlocked multiplierYesYes
Cooler includedNoNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i7-13700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i7-13700K
Cores1016+60%
Performance cores68+33%
Efficiency cores48+100%
Threads1624+50%
Base clock3.7 GHz+9%3.4 GHz
Boost clock4.9 GHz5.4 GHz+10%
L2 cache10 MB24 MB+153%
L3 cache20 MB30 MB+50%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i7-13700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i7-13700K
iGPU—Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock—1,600 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i7-13700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i7-13700K
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory128 GB128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i7-13700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i7-13700K
PCIe version55
CPU PCIe lanes2020

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-12600KF versus Intel Core i7-13700K
SpecIntel Core i5-12600KFIntel Core i7-13700K
Geekbench 6 (single)2,400Top 28%2,850+19%Top 16%
Geekbench 6 (multi)12,500Top 29%18,200+46%Top 12%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,900Top 21%2,100+11%Top 14%
Cinebench R23 (multi)17,300Top 28%30,300+75%Top 11%
PassMark27,300Top 33%46,500+70%Top 12%

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