Core i5-13500H vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Core i5-13500H
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13500H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13500H | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13500H | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i5-13500H and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
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.
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x-7500, DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 21,287 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13500H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U 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 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-13500H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13500H scores 21,080 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U's 21,287 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500H vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U.
| Feature | Core i5-13500H | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 16+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.9 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.5 GHz+35% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total)+13% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 6 MB+200% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) | Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 21,080 | 21,287 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,116 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,400 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,500 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13500H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13500H versus 5600 on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U — the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U supports up to 256 of RAM compared to 96 GB — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Core i5-13500H) vs 20 (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U) — the Core i5-13500H offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i5-13500H | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FP7/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200 | 5600+111900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 96 GB+39321500% | 256 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13500H) vs true (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Xe Graphics 80EU (Core i5-13500H) and Radeon 760M (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13500H targets High performance laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13500H rivals Ryzen 7 7735HS.
| Feature | Core i5-13500H | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU | Radeon 760M |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | true |
| Target Use | High performance laptop | — |
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