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14 Cores, 20 Threads @2.5GHz, Raptor Lake.
Release date: Q1 2023.

10 Cores, 16 Threads @3.7GHz, Alder Lake.
Release date: Q4 2021.

Real World Speed
Performance profile from 105,348 user samples
3,785 User Benchmarks
Best Bench: 116% Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 4.35 GHz (avg)
Worst Bench: 108% Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 4.35 GHz (avg)
Poor: 108% Great: 116%
SPEED RANK: 49th / 1468
Gaming
Gaming 113%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 113%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 121%
UFO
101,563 User Benchmarks
Best Bench: 117% Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 5 GHz (avg)
Worst Bench: 100% Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 2.35 GHz (avg)
Poor: 100% Great: 117%
SPEED RANK: 58th / 1468
Gaming
Gaming 109%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 110%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 111%
UFO
Effective Speed
Effective CPU Speed
113 % +3% 109 %
Memory
Avg. Memory Latency
84.9 Pts Slightly lower memory latency.
+6%
80 Pts
1-Core
Avg. Single Core Speed
195 Pts +1% 194 Pts
2-Core
Avg. Dual Core Speed
386 Pts +1% 382 Pts
4-Core
Avg. Quad Core Speed
750 Pts +2% 736 Pts
8-Core
Avg. Octa Core Speed
1,283 Pts +5% 1,223 Pts
Memory
OC Memory Latency
91.9 Pts +1% 91.1 Pts
1-Core
OC Single Core Speed
201 Pts 207 Pts +3%
2-Core
OC Dual Core Speed
395 Pts 416 Pts Slightly faster OC dual-core speed.
+5%
4-Core
OC Quad Core Speed
759 Pts 813 Pts Slightly faster OC quad-core speed.
+7%
8-Core
OC Octa Core Speed
1,348 Pts 1,367 Pts +1%
Market Share
Based on 69,047,592 CPUs tested
Market Share
Market Share (trailing 30 days)
0.18 % 0.78 % Hugely higher market share.
+333%
Value
Value For Money
123 % 127 % +3%
User Rating
UBM User Rating
86 % 96 % More popular.
+12%
Price
Price (score)
$200 $160 Cheaper.
+20%
Age
Newest
22 Months Much more recent.
+39%
36 Months
TDP
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
65 Watts Much more energy efficient.
+48%
125 Watts
Cores
CPU Processing Cores
14 cores Much higher core count.
+40%
10 cores
Threads
CPU Processing Threads
20 threads Higher thread count.
+25%
16 threads
Lithography
Manufacturing process
10 nm 10 nm
Base Clock
Base Clock Speed
2.5 GHz 3.7 GHz Much faster base frequency.
+48%
Turbo Clock
Turbo Clock Speed
4.8 GHz 4.9 GHz +2%
64-Core
OC Multi Core Speed
2,238 Pts Faster OC 64-core speed.
+16%
1,926 Pts
64-Core
Avg. Multi Core Speed
2,151 Pts Faster 64-core speed.
+23%
1,743 Pts
Series
CPU Architecture
Raptor Lake Alder Lake
Socket
Motherboard Socket
FCLGA1700 FCLGA1700
Graphics
Integrated Graphics
UHD 770 UHD 770

The Intel Core i5-13500 offers an interesting mix of performance and value that will likely capture the attention of savvy PC builders providing its MSRP of $235 USD holds true. The 13500 features the same 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores as the i5-13600K, which currently retails for $320 USD. However, it has a lower boost clock frequency (4.8 GHz versus 5.1 GHz) and less cache (35.5 MB versus 44 MB) which translates to a 10% performance disadvantage against the 13600K. Nevertheless, paired with a B660 motherboard and inexpensive DDR4, the 20 thread i5-13500, is a very capable mid-range processor for both gaming and multi-threaded tasks. Compared to AMD’s similarly priced, hex-core Ryzen 5 7600 and 7600X, the 13500 offers better gaming and 50% faster multi-core performance which is particularly beneficial to workstation and professional users. Intel has completely priced AMD's 7000 series CPUs out of the rational market. Despite this, as long as Intel continues to sample and sponsor marketers that are mostly funded by AMD, they will struggle to win market share. [Jan '23 CPUPro]

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Intel’s latest 10-core i5-12600K Alder Lake desktop processor offers an impressive 50% 64-core performance improvement over it's predecessor. The 12600K combines six hyper-threaded Golden Cove P-cores with clock speeds up to 4.9 GHz and four energy efficient Gracemont E-cores for a total of 16 threads. Alder Lake CPUs have a new LGA 1700 socket which requires new cooler brackets and a new Z690 motherboard. Z690 brings several new features including PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 memory. Most Z690 boards will ship in both DDR4 and DDR5 variants. DDR4 is likely the better option, at least until DDR5 prices settle. With an MRSP of just $290 USD, the 12600K is both cheaper and faster than the competition in both single and, notably, multi-core performance. As a result, even AMD's prolific marketing infrastructure (youtube, reddit, forums etc.) will struggle to drive sales, at least until Zen 4 launches (est. late 2022). In the meantime, Intel's i5-12600K is the obvious choice for consumers that do not wish to pay over the odds for almost unparalleled performance in the majority of workloads including gaming. That said, gamers that already own a K series CPU from the 8th gen. or higher will see limited gains in the majority of titles when paired with a 3060 (or lower) tier GPU. In some cases (e.g. PUBG or Overwatch) gamers will see fewer frame drops by disabling the E-Cores all together. If recent history is a guide, stock levels at MSRP are likely to deplete rapidly. [Nov '21 CPUPro]

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