There is little reason to look beyond i5 CPUs for anything other than heavy workstation loads.
This CPU with 6 hyper-threaded performance cores (12 threads) plus 8 'efficiency' cores (which are pretty fast in their own right) has a total of 20 threads- it's performance is outstanding.
The best part about it is the efficiency, this is a 65W TDP part (boosts to 154W), and whilst idling is only drawing 15-18W. This makes it very easy to cool. In my small form factor case, I'm able to keep the CPU at 25°C-30°C above ambient temperature.
Whilst gaming, I'm yet to see utilisation above 25%. For productivity loads, it chews through most tasks thrown at it with aplomb.
If you are wanting to overclock, the i5-13600K is the step up you need, but for everything else, this CPU is fantastic.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 2.79 x 24.64 x 16.51 cm; 460 g |
| Item model number | BX8071513500 |
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Colour | Black |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Type | Core i5 |
| Processor Speed | 4.8 |
| Processor Socket | LGA 1700 |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Wattage | 65 watts |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Item Weight | 460 g |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
