i5-13600K vs i7-12700KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12700KF
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
21.59
Core i5-13600K
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
23.85
+10.5%

Core i5-13600K outperforms Core i7-12700KF by a moderate 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12700KF and Core i5-13600K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking247215
Place by popularitynot in top-1006
Cost-effectiveness evaluation44.0561.84
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i5
Power efficiency16.3518.06
Architecture codenameAlder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
Release date27 October 2021 (3 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$384$319

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-13600K has 40% better value for money than i7-12700KF.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-12700KF and Core i5-13600K 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2020
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/s4 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier3635
L1 cache384 KB768 KB
L2 cache2 MB8 MB
L3 cache1 MB24 MB
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 i7-12700KF and Core i5-13600K 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt125 W, 181 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12700KF and Core i5-13600K. 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 Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-12700KF and Core i5-13600K 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 i7-12700KF and Core i5-13600K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12700KF and Core i5-13600K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.805 GB/s89.604 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.5 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-12700KF and Core i5-13600K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-12700KF and Core i5-13600K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-12700KF and Core i5-13600K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12700KF and Core i5-13600K.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i7-12700KF 21.59
i5-13600K 23.85
+10.5%

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.

i7-12700KF 34293
i5-13600K 37877
+10.5%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-12700KF 2542
i5-13600K 2695
+6%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-12700KF 13726
i5-13600K 15101
+10%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.59 23.85
Recency 27 October 2021 27 September 2022
Physical cores 12 14

i5-13600K has a 10.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 months, and 16.7% more physical cores.

The Core i5-13600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-12700KF in performance tests.


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