How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-13600 scores 60.3/100 overall; Intel Core i7-12700 scores 61.6/100. Intel Core i5-13600 wins 8 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-12700 wins 4.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-13600 and the Intel Core i7-12700?

Intel Core i5-13600 advantages: 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; 29% higher Base clock: 2.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz; 17% higher cores: 14 vs 12; Lower launch price: $255 vs $373. Intel Core i7-12700 advantages: Stronger multi-core score: 58 vs 55; 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6; 17% higher Max turbo power: 180 W vs 154 W.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-13600 or Intel Core i7-12700?

Intel Core i5-13600 launched cheaper at $255, versus $373 for the Intel Core i7-12700.

Intel Core i5-13600 vs Intel Core i7-12700

Intel

Intel Core i5-13600

$255

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-12700

$373

71.2Single-core70

54.8Multi-core58.3

57.2Gamingspec-based57.5

8 spec wins — Intel Core i5-136004 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-13600 scores 60.3 against 61.6 for Intel Core i7-12700. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-12700 edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600

100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
29% higher Base clock: 2.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
17% higher cores: 14 vs 12
Lower launch price: $255 vs $373

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700

Stronger multi-core score: 58 vs 55
33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
17% higher Max turbo power: 180 W vs 154 W

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-13600 versus Intel Core i7-12700
Spec	Intel Core i5-13600	Intel Core i7-12700
Announced	2023	2022
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Base TDP	65 W	65 W
Max turbo power	154 W	180 W+17%
Unlocked multiplier	No	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-13600 versus Intel Core i7-12700
Spec	Intel Core i5-13600	Intel Core i7-12700
Cores	14+17%	12
Performance cores	6	8+33%
Efficiency cores	8+100%	4
Threads	20	20
Base clock	2.7 GHz+29%	2.1 GHz
Boost clock	5 GHz+2%	4.9 GHz
L2 cache	12 MB	12 MB+4%
L3 cache	24 MB	25 MB+4%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-13600 versus Intel Core i7-12700
Spec	Intel Core i5-13600	Intel Core i7-12700
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	1,550 MHz	1,500 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-13600 versus Intel Core i7-12700
Spec	Intel Core i5-13600	Intel Core i7-12700
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-13600 versus Intel Core i7-12700
Spec	Intel Core i5-13600	Intel Core i7-12700
PCIe version	5	5
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-13600 versus Intel Core i7-12700
Spec	Intel Core i5-13600	Intel Core i7-12700
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	2,602Top 35%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	13,519Top 36%
Cinebench R23 (single)	—	1,894Top 36%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	—	21,751Top 31%
PassMark	31,048+4%Top 32%	29,746Top 36%
PassMark (single thread)	4,021+5%Top 30%	3,840Top 36%

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