Intel Core i5-13500T vs Intel Core i7-12700T

Processor comparisons   29-01-2023
   Let's say you are thinking about choosing a CPU, you will be able to make a decision by looking at the Intel Core i5-13500T vs Intel Core i7-12700T tests and see which is better for games or normal use for programming, rendering, video editing, machine learning, streaming. Here you can find all information from real video editing and streaming tests or many benchmarks. A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software like GeekBench 6, 5.2, MATLAB, RealBench, SuperPi, PCMark 10, WPrime, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Blender, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), AIDA64, Handbrake, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, 3DMark, Gears 5, PassMark, 7zip, Dolphin Emulator, Furmark, VeraCrypt, UserBenchmark, Blender, Prime95.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

Rainbow Six Siege
Cyberpunk 2077
Fortnite
Valorant
Borderlands 3
Red Dead Redemption 2
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Death Stranding
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Grand Theft Auto V
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Last Man Standing
Fallout 76
DOOM: Eternal
Halo Infinite
Valheim
Watch Dogs Legion
Apex Legends
Overwatch

After reading the results of parallel benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-12700T or Intel Core i5-13500T.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i5-13500T

60%

Core i7-12700T

59%

This value shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i5-13500T is 1% better than Core i7-12700T. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i5-13500T

58%

Core i7-12700T

57%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a little game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Control, League of Legends (LOL), Horizon Zero Dawn, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Metro Exodus, Monster Hunter World, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Ghostrunner, Hitman 3, DOTA 2A, Forza Horizon 4, Battlefield V, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Half-Life: Alyx, NBA 2K20, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	103.5	100.7
Valorant	117.6	114.4
Cyberpunk 2077	65.9	64.1
Apex Legends	110.6	107.5
Call of Duty Warzone	88.2	85.8
Overwatch	95.3	92.6
Red Dead Redemption 2	81.2	78.9
DOOM Eternal	58.8	57.2
Warzone	91.8	89.2
Assassin's Creed	98.8	96.1
Valheim	97.6	94.9

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i5-13500T

169%

Core i7-12700T

167%

To make a finishing choice on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i5-13500T is more energy efficient than the Core i7-12700T since it has less power consumption: 35W vs. 35W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for video editing or video rendering, programming, machine learning, streaming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to achieve maximum efficiency, the processor turns on all threads and cores that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the benefit of multi-core mode are unused.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i5-13500T	Intel Core i7-12700T
Cinbench 15 Single-core	317	397
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	3243	2903
Cinbench 20 Single-core	524	951
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	7202	6591
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1829	2226
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	20710	21730

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-13500T	Intel Core i7-12700T
Single-Core	1671	5212
Multi-Core	35293	30421

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-13500T	Intel Core i7-12700T
Single-Core	1782	1758
Multi-Core	15214	12404

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS even in new games. The savings are obvious! It turns out that you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i5-13500T	Intel Core i7-12700T
Announcement date	January 14, 2023	January 07, 2022
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1700	FCLGA1700
Core name	Raptor Lake	Alder Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	13	12
Turbo Frequency	4.6 MHz	4.7 MHz
Frequency	3.2 MHz	3.4 MHz
Cores	14	12
Threads	20	20
Bus rate	16 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	14200 millions	10200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
Max. Memory	128 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency	4800
Memory bandwidth	76.8 GB/s	76.8 GB/s
L1 cache	2 MB
L2 cache	4 MB
L3 cache	24 MB	25 MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	Yes	No
Part number	Expansion Options

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-12700T is 5% better than Core i5-13500T in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i5-13500T has 2 more core than Core i7-12700T. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-13500T is better: 24
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-12700T is better: 9
Although it should be realized that all the figures in the table above do not mean that taking them into account you should fully trust a simple quantitative comparison. Be sure to watch the video tests and read the opinion of of people who bought Intel Core i5-13500T and Intel Core i7-12700T before making a selection which of the processors to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i5-13500T - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i5-13500T specs and review.

Intel Core i7-12700T - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i7-12700T specs and review.