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 i7-12700K
- Performs up to 1% better in The Outer Worlds than Core i5-13500 - 216 vs 214 FPS
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 The Outer Worlds than Core i7-12700K - $1.14 vs $1.17 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
The Outer Worlds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
216
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.17/FPS
97%
Price, $
$253.44
96%
FPS Winner
Buy for $253.44 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280173 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
FPS
214
99%
Value, $/FPS
$1.14/FPS
100%
Price, $
$244.85
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $244.85 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280173 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i5-13500 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2023 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 14 |
20 | Threads | 20 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |