Core i5-12600KF vs Core i5-13600KF

Intel Core i5-12600KF ≈ ₹19,600 today · 2021 Buy now

≈10% higher est. score

Intel Core i5-13600KF ≈ ₹28,100 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-13600KF scores about 10% higher than Core i5-12600KF in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Performance (estimate)

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Core i5-12600KF Core i5-13600KF

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core i5-12600KF

About ₹8,500 cheaper today

Why pick Core i5-13600KF

10% higher estimated gaming score
4 more cores (14 vs 10)

Specifications

	Core i5-12600KF	Core i5-13600KF
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Raptor Cove + Gracemont
Code name	Alder Lake	Raptor Lake
Process	Intel 7	Intel 7
Cores	10	14
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 4E	6P + 8E
Threads	16	20
Boost clock	4.9 GHz	5.1 GHz
Base clock	3.7 GHz	3.5 GHz
L2 cache	9.5 MB	20 MB
L3 cache	20 MB	24 MB
TDP (rated)	125 W	125 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4/DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Not included	Not included
Released	2021	2022-10-20
Price today (≈)	₹19,600	₹28,100

FAQ

Is Core i5-12600KF better than Core i5-13600KF?

Core i5-13600KF scores about 10% higher than Core i5-12600KF in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Which uses less power, Core i5-12600KF or Core i5-13600KF?

Both are rated at 125 W.

Which is better value, Core i5-12600KF or Core i5-13600KF?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.