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Processor

Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i7-12700K

Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.

Verdict

Intel Core i5-13600K is 6% faster on the performance index.

The gap is noticeable but not decisive.

Intel Core i5-13600K leads on 4 parameters, Intel Core i7-12700K on 0.

Specification source: A — Intel; B — Intel. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    132
    124

  • Cores and threads

    14/20
    12/20

  • Power efficiency

    125 W
    125 W

  • Platform freshness

    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5
    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5

  • L3 cache

    24 MB
    25 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i5-13600KIntel Core i7-12700K

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i5-13600KSide BIntel Core i7-12700K
Performance index132better124
Cores / threads14/20better12/20
Base clock3.5 GHz3.6 GHzbetter
Boost clock5.1 GHzbetter5.0 GHz
L3 cache24 MB25 MBbetter
Power draw (TDP)125 W125 W
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4 / DDR5
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Process nodeIntel 7Intel 7
ReleasedQ4 2022Q4 2021

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