i7-13800H vs i5-12600KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12600KF
2021
10 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
17.57
+3.2%
Core i7-13800H
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
17.03

Core i5-12600KF outperforms Core i7-13800H by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12600KF and Core i7-13800H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking352377
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation46.64no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Raptor Lake-H
Power efficiency13.3035.81
Architecture codenameAlder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)Raptor Lake-H (2023)
Release date4 November 2021 (3 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$264$457

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-12600KF and Core i7-13800H basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores10 (Deca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1620
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache9.5 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215.25 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12600KF and Core i7-13800H compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12600KF and Core i7-13800H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-12600KF and Core i7-13800H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12600KF and Core i7-13800H are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12600KF and Core i7-13800H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size128 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.805 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.5 GHz
Execution Unitsno data96

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-12600KF and Core i7-13800H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-12600KF and Core i7-13800H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-12600KF and Core i7-13800H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12600KF and Core i7-13800H.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes208

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-12600KF 17.57
+3.2%
i7-13800H 17.03

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-12600KF 27912
+3.2%
i7-13800H 27044

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.57 17.03
Recency 4 November 2021 4 January 2023
Physical cores 10 14
Threads 16 20
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 45 Watt

i5-12600KF has a 3.2% higher aggregate performance score.

i7-13800H, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, 40% more physical cores and 25% more threads, and 177.8% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-12600KF and Core i7-13800H.

Note that Core i5-12600KF is a desktop processor while Core i7-13800H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-12600KF and Core i7-13800H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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