Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i7-12700K
75.1Single-core69.4
65.5Multi-core61.5
57.8Gaming58.1
11 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+6) and Multi-core (+4). Intel Core i7-12700K 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 69
- Stronger Multi-core score: 66 vs 62
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 67% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 12 MB
- 17% higher cores: 14 vs 12
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | 190 W+5% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+17% | 12 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+2% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB+67% | 12 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 25 MB+4% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz+3% | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,750+10% | 2,500 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,500+8% | 14,300 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000+3% | 1,950 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,000+7% | 22,400 |
| PassMark | 38,300+11% | 34,500 |
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