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

Key Findings

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

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i7-13700KF

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

i7-13700KF

4,364

i5-12600KF

3,934

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-13700KF

46,585

i5-12600KF

27,912

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

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i7-13700KF

i7-13700KF

Intel Core i5-12600KF

i5-12600KF

🔄Other Names

13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700KF, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF

i7-13700KF

12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-12600KF, 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12600KF

i5-12600KF

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i7-13700KF

N/A

i5-12600KF

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i7-13700KF

N/A

i5-12600KF

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i7-13700KF

N/A

i5-12600KF

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i7-13700KF

FCLGA1700

i5-12600KF

⚡TDP

125 W

i7-13700KF

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

i7-13700KF

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 i7-13700KF and Intel Core i5-12600KF compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i7-13700KF 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.