Core i5-13600K against Core i7-12700KF
Core i5-13600K leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core i5-13600K leads in games by 8%.
- Core i5-13600K and Core i7-12700KF are level on multi-core.
- Core i5-13600K and Core i7-12700KF are level on single-core.
- The Core i7-12700KF typically costs $20 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Core i5-13600K | Core i7-12700KF | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 70 | 68 | 2 ptsleft |
| Gaming | 71 | 66 | 5 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 58 | 57 | 1 ptsleft |
| Single-core | 82 | 80 | 2 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 30.6 | 32.5 | 6%right |
| Typical price | $229 | $209 | $20right |
| Cores | 14 | 12 | 17%left |
| Threads | 20 | 20 | level |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5 GHz | 2%left |
| Turbo power | 181 W | 190 W | 5%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i5-13600K | 74 vs 72 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i5-13600K | 70 vs 68 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core i5-13600K | 73 vs 69 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core i5-13600K | 72 vs 68 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core i5-13600K | 71 vs 67 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i5-13600K | 67 vs 65 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i5-13600K | 69 vs 66 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Core i5-13600K | Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Alder Lake |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 14 / 20 | 12 / 20 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 125 / 181 W | 125 / 181 W |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | No |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Typical price | $229 | $209 |