Core i5-13500 vs Core i9-12900K

Intel Core i5-13500 ≈ ₹23,100 today · 2023 Buy now

Intel Core i9-12900K ≈ ₹39,300 today · 2021 Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-13500 and Core i9-12900K are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-13500 gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

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Core i5-13500 Core i9-12900K

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Why pick Core i5-13500

60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)
About ₹16,200 cheaper today

Why pick Core i9-12900K

2 more cores (16 vs 14)

Specifications

	Core i5-13500	Core i9-12900K
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Golden Cove + Gracemont
Code name	Raptor Lake	Alder Lake
Process	Intel 7	Intel 7
Cores	14	16
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 8E	8P + 8E
Threads	20	24
Boost clock	4.8 GHz	5.1 GHz
Base clock	2.5 GHz	3.2 GHz
L2 cache	11.5 MB	14 MB
L3 cache	24 MB	30 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	125 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4/DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	Intel UHD 770
Released	2023-01-03	2021
Price today (≈)	₹23,100	₹39,300

FAQ

Is Core i5-13500 better than Core i9-12900K?

Core i5-13500 and Core i9-12900K are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-13500 gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Core i5-13500 or Core i9-12900K?

Core i5-13500 is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core i9-12900K.

Which is better value, Core i5-13500 or Core i9-12900K?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i5-13500 gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i9-12900K. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.