Key Differences
In short — Core i5-13500 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-13500 is 426 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13500
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Up to 23% cheaper than Core i5-13500 - $187.99 vs $244.85
- Up to 23% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i5-13500 - $0.64 vs $0.83 per FPS
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Buy for $244.85 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280312 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
296
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.64/FPS
100%
Price, $
$187.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $187.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280312 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-13500 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
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Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 10 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |