Core i5-13500E vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i5-13500E

14 Cores20 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-13500E

14 / 20

24,096

0.0%

34,293

+42.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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 i5-13500E

#163

Core i9-10910

MSRP: $488|Avg: $200

104%

#164

Core i5-14600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

104%

#165

Core i5-11500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

103%

#166

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

103%

#167

Ryzen 3 8300GE

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

103%

#168

Core i3-13100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $122

102%

#169

Core i5-10600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $110

102%

#170

Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $67

102%

#171

Core Ultra 9 285

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

102%

#172

Core i9-13900KS

MSRP: $699|Avg: $580

102%

#173

Ryzen 5 2400G

MSRP: $169|Avg: $84

101%

#174

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

MSRP: $699|Avg: $675

101%

#175

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $105.5

101%

#176

Core i7-13700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

101%

#177

Athlon 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

100%

#178

Core i5-13500E

MSRP: $235|Avg: $235

100%

#179

Core i5-12500E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $200

100%

#180

Core i9-11900

MSRP: $439|Avg: $220

99%

#181

Core i7-12700E

MSRP: $314|Avg: $278

99%

#182

Core i3-14100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $135

99%

#183

Core i5-13400T

MSRP: $221|Avg: $200

99%

#184

Core i3-12300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

98%

#185

Core i5-10505

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

98%

#186

Ryzen 3 4300G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

97%

#187

Ryzen 9 3950X

MSRP: $749|Avg: $389

97%

#188

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G

MSRP: $165|Avg: $165

96%

#189

Ryzen 7 4700GE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

96%

#190

Core i5-10400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $100

95%

#191

Core i5-10600KF

MSRP: $250|Avg: $145

95%

#192

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

95%

#193

Core i9-12900F

MSRP: $494|Avg: $370

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D leads in gaming performance due to its massive L3 cache structure. However, the Core i5-13500E is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 34.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-13500E	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($235)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Core i5-13500E leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 39% cheaper ($235 vs $384) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-13500E	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+15%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($235)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)

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 i5-13500E Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13500E and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

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.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13500E packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13500E has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13500E versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 2.4 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Core i5-13500E uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13500E scores 24,096 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 34.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 21,216 vs 18,500 (13.7% advantage for the Core i5-13500E). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,862 vs 2,700, a 36.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,166 vs 15,000 (5.7% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500E vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	Core i5-13500E	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	4.4 GHz+83%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	96 MB (total)+300%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	5 nm-50%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	24,096	34,293+42%
Cinebench R23 Multi	21,216+15%	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	1,862	2,700+45%
Geekbench 6 Multi	14,166	15,000+6%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13500E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13500E) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W680,Q670 (Core i5-13500E) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

Feature	Core i5-13500E	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	28+40%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13500E) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i5-13500E) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Core i5-13500E	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13500E launched at $235 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($235 vs $384), the Core i5-13500E is $149 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13500E delivers 102.5 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Core i5-13500E the 13.8% better value option.