Core i5-13500HX vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-13500HX

2023

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (27,565 vs 27,827).
❌Launch MSRP is still $229 MSRP, while Core i5-13500HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Core i5-13500HX

2023

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

2023

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (27,565 vs 27,827).
❌Launch MSRP is still $229 MSRP, while Core i5-13500HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 better than Core i5-13500HX?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 is ahead with a 11.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13500HX pulls ahead with 1% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 also has the bigger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13500HX is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 is at an unclear MSRP at $229 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 11.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i5-13500HX is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (120.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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 i5-13500HX Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13500HX	Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
1080p
low	173 FPS	246 FPS
medium	161 FPS	228 FPS
high	135 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	114 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	217 FPS
medium	124 FPS	182 FPS
high	99 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	151 FPS
medium	75 FPS	127 FPS
high	60 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	85 FPS

Open Core i5-13500HX Open Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13500HX	Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
1080p
low	546 FPS	525 FPS
medium	465 FPS	441 FPS
high	393 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	332 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	451 FPS
medium	403 FPS	392 FPS
high	350 FPS	333 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	288 FPS
4K
low	281 FPS	283 FPS
medium	248 FPS	251 FPS
high	234 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	208 FPS	203 FPS

Open Core i5-13500HX Open Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13500HX	Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
1080p
low	648 FPS	689 FPS
medium	527 FPS	689 FPS
high	467 FPS	689 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	689 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	689 FPS
medium	486 FPS	689 FPS
high	425 FPS	689 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	621 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	539 FPS
medium	372 FPS	471 FPS
high	333 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	285 FPS	341 FPS

Open Core i5-13500HX Open Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13500HX	Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
1080p
low	696 FPS	689 FPS
medium	696 FPS	689 FPS
high	696 FPS	689 FPS
ultra	646 FPS	689 FPS
1440p
low	696 FPS	689 FPS
medium	696 FPS	689 FPS
high	610 FPS	689 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	645 FPS
4K
low	555 FPS	675 FPS
medium	504 FPS	594 FPS
high	450 FPS	526 FPS
ultra	391 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13500HX and Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

Core i5-13500HX

The Core i5-13500HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,827 points. Launch price was $326.

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,565 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13500HX packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-13500HX has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-13500HX versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-13500HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13500HX scores 27,827 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645's 27,565 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-13500HX. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500HX vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645.

Feature	Core i5-13500HX	Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+133%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	5.1 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX (2023)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	27,827	27,565

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13500HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.