Core i5-13500H vs Ryzen 7 5700X

CPU

GPU

Core i5-13500H

12 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2023

Core family

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Ryzen 7 5700X

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2022

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Core i5-13500H vs Ryzen 7 5700X Performance Spectrum

Core i5-13500H

12 / 16

21,080

0.0%

26,609

+26.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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.

Core i5-13500H vs Ryzen 7 5700X FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Core i5-13500H vs Ryzen 7 5700X: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Core i5-13500H

2023

Why buy it

✅+8% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅16.7% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while Ryzen 7 5700X needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 5700X

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (14,000 vs 15,116).
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Core i5-13500H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-13500H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13500H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13500H better than Ryzen 7 5700X?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Ryzen 7 5700X is ahead with a 9.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13500H pulls ahead with 8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. Ryzen 7 5700X also has the bigger cache pool with 77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13500H is the stronger fit. You are getting 8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 12 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-13500H is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 5700X is easier to justify if budget matters more than peak performance. Core i5-13500H comes in at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it still gives you 8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. The compromise is that Ryzen 7 5700X is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 9.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 5700X is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (89.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it can still make sense for tighter-budget builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-13500H makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022), a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

Core i5-13500H vs Ryzen 7 5700X Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 7 5700X

The Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,609 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13500H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13500H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-13500H versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-13500H (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 7 5700X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13500H scores 21,080 against the Ryzen 7 5700X's 26,609 — a 23.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,116 vs 14,000 (7.7% advantage for the Core i5-13500H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,400 vs 2,116, a 12.6% lead for the Core i5-13500H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,500 vs 9,715 (16.8% advantage for the Core i5-13500H). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500H vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X.

Feature	Core i5-13500H	Ryzen 7 5700X
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+2%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.4 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+78%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	512K (per core)+25500%
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	21,080	26,609+26%
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,116+8%	14,000
Geekbench 6 Single	2,400+13%	2,116
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,500+18%	9,715

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13500H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13500H versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 5700X — the Core i5-13500H supports 62.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 5700X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 96 GB — 33.3% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Core i5-13500H) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 5700X) — the Core i5-13500H offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i5-13500H	Ryzen 7 5700X
Socket	FCBGA1744	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200+63%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB	128 GB+33%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28+17%	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13500H) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700X). The Core i5-13500H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Ryzen 7 5700X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13500H targets High performance laptop, Ryzen 7 5700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13500H rivals Ryzen 7 7735HS; Ryzen 7 5700X rivals Core i7-11700K.

Feature	Core i5-13500H	Ryzen 7 5700X
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Iris Xe Graphics 80EU	—
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	High performance laptop	Gaming