Core i5-12500TE vs Core i7-13700K

Core i5-12500TE

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2022

Core i7-13700K

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12500TE

6 / 12

15,008

0.0%

45,784

+205.1%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12500TE

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

108%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

108%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

49%

#275

Core i3-10320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $140

107%

#276

Core i5-9600KF

MSRP: $262|Avg: $150

106%

#277

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

MSRP: $180|Avg: $180

106%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

46%

#278

Core i7-14701TE

MSRP: $392|Avg: $390

106%

#279

Core i9-11900KF

MSRP: $513|Avg: $349

106%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $265

43%

#280

Athlon Silver 3050GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $65

105%

#280

Core i7-7820X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $198

43%

#281

Core i7-9700E

MSRP: $259|Avg: $180

105%

#282

Core i7-11700K

MSRP: $399|Avg: $350

104%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

41%

#283

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

103%

#284

Core i7-14701E

MSRP: $392|Avg: $380

103%

#284

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

41%

#285

Core i5-10400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $175

103%

#286

Core i3-12100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $180

103%

#287

Core Ultra 9 285T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $549

101%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

33%

#288

Core i5-12500TE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $225

100%

#289

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

MSRP: $108|Avg: $70

99%

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

99%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

31%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

99%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

99%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

99%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

29%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700K

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

105%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

104%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

103%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

103%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

103%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

103%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

103%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

103%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

103%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

102%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

102%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

101%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

100%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

100%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

100%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

100%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

99%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

99%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

99%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

98%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

98%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

98%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

98%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

98%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

97%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

97%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

97%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

97%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

96%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

96%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-13700K delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-12500TE in both compute-intensive tasks (101.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-12500TE	Core i7-13700K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($225)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Core i7-13700K leads not only in performance but also in value. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.

Insight	Core i5-12500TE	Core i7-13700K
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+72%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($225)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-12500TE Benchmark Check

Core i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12500TE and Core i7-13700K

Core i5-12500TE

The Core i5-12500TE 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 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 15,008 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.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12500TE 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 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-12500TE versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K — a 22.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-12500TE 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 i5-12500TE scores 15,008 against the Core i7-13700K's 45,784 — a 101.3% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 659 vs 31,000 (191.7% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,962 vs 2,846, a 36.8% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,898 vs 18,980 (163.6% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12500TE vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K.

Feature	Core i5-12500TE	Core i7-13700K
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	16 / 24+167%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	5.4 GHz+26%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	3.4 GHz+79%
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	15,008	45,784+205%
Cinebench R23 Multi	659	31,000+4604%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,962	2,846+45%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,898	18,980+900%

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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: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12500TE) and Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K).

Feature	Core i5-12500TE	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

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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 i5-12500TE) vs true (Core i7-13700K). Both include integrated graphics — UHD 770 (Core i5-12500TE) 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 i5-12500TE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-12500TE rivals Core i5-12400T; Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.

Feature	Core i5-12500TE	Core i7-13700K
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD 770	Intel UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	true
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-12500TE launched at $225 MSRP, while the Core i7-13700K debuted at $409. At current prices ($225 vs $400), the Core i5-12500TE is $175 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12500TE delivers 66.7 pts/$ vs 114.5 pts/$ for the Core i7-13700K — making the Core i7-13700K the 52.7% better value option.