Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i5-7500
75.1Single-core27.9
65.5Multi-core23.8
57.8Gaming23.1
20 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-7500
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+47) and Multi-core (+42). Intel Core i5-7500 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 i5-13600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 75 vs 28
- Stronger Multi-core score: 66 vs 24
- Stronger gaming score: 58 vs 23
- 1900% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 1 MB
- 538% higher PassMark: 38,300 vs 6,000
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-7500
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $319
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+250% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 20+400% | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+34% | 3.8 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB+1900% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+300% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz+41% | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,750+113%Top 18% | 1,290Top 79% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,500+356%Top 17% | 3,400Top 89% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000+87%Top 17% | 1,070Top 84% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,000+508%Top 17% | 3,950Top 91% |
| PassMark | 38,300+538%Top 20% | 6,000Top 92% |
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