Key Differences
In short — Core i5-13600K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-12700KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-12700KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-13600K is 327 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-12700KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600K
- Performs up to 2% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-12700KF - 260 vs 255 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Up to 23% cheaper than Core i5-13600K - $200.99 vs $259.98
- Up to 21% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-13600K - $0.79 vs $1.0 per FPS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Buy for $259.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 40 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
255
98%
Value, $/FPS
$0.79/FPS
100%
Price, $
$200.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $200.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 40 minutes ago
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-13600K | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
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Sep 27th, 2022 | 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 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |