CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i5-12600KF

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i7-13700K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 10.9%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-13700K shows superior performance with a 66.9% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i7-13700K

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2022
Market Position
160th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs35th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs44th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i5-12600KF

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2021
Market Position
386th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs119th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs129th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-13700K
4,364
i5-12600KF
3,934

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-13700K
46,585
i5-12600KF
27,912

Specifications: Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i5-12600KF

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-13700K
i7-13700K
Intel Core i5-12600KF
i5-12600KF
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF
i7-13700K
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-12600KF, 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12600KF
i5-12600KF
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i7-13700K
N/A
i5-12600KF
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-13700K
N/A
i5-12600KF
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-13700K
N/A
i5-12600KF
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-13700K
FCLGA1700
i5-12600KF
⚡TDP
125 W
i7-13700K
150 W
i5-12600KF
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB
i7-13700K
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 20 MB
i5-12600KF

The Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Core i5-12600KF compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i7-13700K shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i5-12600KF takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-12600KF drawing more power under load (150W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.