Compare / Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-13600K
Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-13600K: which is better?
Core i7-12700K and Core i5-13600K perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i5-13600K offers better value for money.
VS
Cheaper: Core i5-13600KValue: Core i5-13600K
Head to head
71%
Gaming performance
70%
79/100
Part score
78/100
103 FPS
Average FPS
103 FPS
≈ $211
Approx. price
≈ $160 (used)
77/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Core i7-12700K | Core i5-13600K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 12 / 20 | 14 / 20 |
| Max boost | 5 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 125 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Memory | DDR4 / DDR5 | DDR4 / DDR5 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2021 | 2022 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i7-12700KCore i5-13600K
103average FPS
103average FPS