Core i5-12500E vs Core i7-13700K
Core i5-12500E
Core i7-13700K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12500E
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12500E | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($200) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12500E | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+12%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($200) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12500E and Core i7-13700K
Core i5-12500E
The Core i5-12500E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 20,411 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i7-13700K
The Core i7-13700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12500E packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-13700K offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-12500E versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-12500E uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-13700K uses Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12500E scores 20,411 against the Core i7-13700K's 45,784 — a 76.7% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,528 vs 31,000 (84.9% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,168 vs 2,846, a 27% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 8,615 vs 18,980 (75.1% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12500E vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K.
| Feature | Core i5-12500E | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 16 / 24+167% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.4 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.4 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 30 MB (total)+67% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+60% |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) |
| PassMark | 20,411 | 45,784+124% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,528 | 31,000+147% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,168 | 2,846+31% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,615 | 18,980+120% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Core i7-13700K supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 600-series,W680 (Core i5-12500E) and Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K).
| Feature | Core i5-12500E | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i7-13700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-12500E) vs true (Core i7-13700K). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i5-12500E) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12500E targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i5-12500E rivals EPYC 7413; Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.
| Feature | Core i5-12500E | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-12500E launched at $225 MSRP, while the Core i7-13700K debuted at $409. At current prices ($200 vs $400), the Core i5-12500E is $200 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12500E delivers 102.1 pts/$ vs 114.5 pts/$ for the Core i7-13700K — making the Core i7-13700K the 11.5% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-12500E | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $225-45% | $409 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-50% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 102.1 | 114.5+12% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2022 |
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