Core i5-13500E vs Core i7-13620H
Core i5-13500E
Core i7-13620H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13500E
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13620H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13500E | Core i7-13620H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($235) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13500E | Core i7-13620H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($235) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i5-13500E and Core i7-13620H
Core i5-13500E
The Core i5-13500E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 24 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: 24,096 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i7-13620H
The Core i7-13620H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 23,804 points. Launch price was $502.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13500E packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i7-13620H offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13500E has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13500E versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-13620H — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-13620H (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-13500E uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-13620H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13500E scores 24,096 against the Core i7-13620H's 23,804 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i5-13500E. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 21,216 vs 15,176 (33.2% advantage for the Core i5-13500E). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,862 vs 1,859, a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-13500E that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,166 vs 11,766 (18.5% advantage for the Core i5-13500E). Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i5-13500E | Core i7-13620H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20+40% | 10 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+60% |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 24,096+1% | 23,804 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 21,216+40% | 15,176 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,862 | 1,859 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,166+20% | 11,766 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13500E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-13620H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Core i5-13500E supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 96 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: W680,Q670 (Core i5-13500E) and Mobile (Core i7-13620H).
| Feature | Core i5-13500E | Core i7-13620H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+33% | 96 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i7-13620H has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i5-13500E) and UHD Graphics (64EU) (Core i7-13620H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i5-13500E | Core i7-13620H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | UHD Graphics (64EU) |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
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