Core i5-13500H
VS
Ryzen 5 8500GE

Core i5-13500H vs Ryzen 5 8500GE

Intel

Core i5-13500H

12 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2023
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 8500GE

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 5 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 i5-13500H

#36
Core i5-11500B
MSRP: $185|Avg: $185
109%
#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
104%
#47
Core i5-13500H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
98%
#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 8500GE delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-13500H in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCore i5-13500HRyzen 5 8500GE
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i5-13500HRyzen 5 8500GE
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13500H and Ryzen 5 8500GE

Intel

Core i5-13500H

The Core i5-13500H 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 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 18 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: 21,080 points. Launch price was $299.

AMD

Ryzen 5 8500GE

The Ryzen 5 8500GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,174 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Core i5-13500H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 8500GE offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-13500H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-13500H versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8500GE — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8500GE (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-13500H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 8500GE uses Phoenix2 (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13500H scores 21,080 against the Ryzen 5 8500GE's 21,174 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 8500GE. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8500GE.

FeatureCore i5-13500HRyzen 5 8500GE
Cores / Threads
12 / 16+100%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz
5 GHz+6%
Base Clock
2.6 GHz
3.4 GHz+31%
L3 Cache
18 MB (total)+13%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)+100%
1 MB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm
4 nm-43%
Architecture
Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
Phoenix2 (2024)
PassMark
21,080
21,174
Cinebench R23 Multi
15,116
Geekbench 6 Single
2,400
Geekbench 6 Multi
11,500
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13500H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 8500GE uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-13500HRyzen 5 8500GE
Socket
FCBGA1744
AM5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
96 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
28
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13500H) / not specified (Ryzen 5 8500GE). The Core i5-13500H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Ryzen 5 8500GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13500H targets High performance laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13500H rivals Ryzen 7 7735HS.

FeatureCore i5-13500HRyzen 5 8500GE
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Xe Graphics 80EU
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
High performance laptop