Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-13500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-13500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 426 days older than the cheaper Core i5-13500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13500
- Up to 3% cheaper than Core i7-12700K - $244.85 vs $253.44
- Up to 3% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i7-12700K - $0.74 vs $0.76 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 1% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i5-13500 - 334 vs 331 FPS
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
FPS
331
99%
Value, $/FPS
$0.74/FPS
100%
Price, $
$244.85
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $244.85 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280311 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
334
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.76/FPS
97%
Price, $
$253.44
96%
FPS Winner
Buy for $253.44 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280311 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-13500 | vs | Intel Core i7-12700K |
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Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 12 |
20 | Threads | 20 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |