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 i5-13500T

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $342 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +22.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,373 vs 22,622).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13500T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-13500T

2023

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U

2024

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +22.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $342 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,373 vs 22,622).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13500T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U better than Core i5-13500T?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is ahead with a 22.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13500T pulls ahead with 1.1% better PassMark. Core i5-13500T also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13500T is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-13500T makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $342 MSRP, and it gives you a 22.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i5-13500T is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.1% better PassMark. Core i5-13500T is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (66.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023). 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 i5-13500T Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13500T	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
1080p
low	172 FPS	262 FPS
medium	160 FPS	238 FPS
high	134 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	230 FPS
medium	124 FPS	189 FPS
high	99 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	156 FPS
medium	75 FPS	130 FPS
high	60 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	88 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13500T	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
1080p
low	305 FPS	374 FPS
medium	260 FPS	314 FPS
high	220 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	240 FPS
1440p
low	257 FPS	316 FPS
medium	227 FPS	276 FPS
high	197 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	212 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	237 FPS
medium	142 FPS	211 FPS
high	134 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	164 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13500T	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
1080p
low	530 FPS	559 FPS
medium	450 FPS	559 FPS
high	416 FPS	559 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	559 FPS
1440p
low	492 FPS	559 FPS
medium	423 FPS	559 FPS
high	383 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	344 FPS	437 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	482 FPS
medium	331 FPS	415 FPS
high	296 FPS	355 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	293 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13500T	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
1080p
low	566 FPS	559 FPS
medium	566 FPS	559 FPS
high	566 FPS	559 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	559 FPS
1440p
low	566 FPS	559 FPS
medium	566 FPS	559 FPS
high	566 FPS	559 FPS
ultra	507 FPS	559 FPS
4K
low	528 FPS	559 FPS
medium	481 FPS	531 FPS
high	427 FPS	473 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	411 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13500T and Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U

Core i5-13500T

The Core i5-13500T 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,622 points. Launch price was $232.

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) 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 (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,373 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13500T packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-13500T has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13500T versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-13500T uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13500T scores 22,622 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U's 22,373 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-13500T. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500T vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U.

Feature	Core i5-13500T	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+133%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.9 GHz+7%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	3.5 GHz+119%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	22,622+1%	22,373
Cinebench R23 Multi	11,028	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,278	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	9,900	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13500T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13500T	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
Socket	LGA1700	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13500T) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U). The Core i5-13500T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13500T targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-13500T rivals Ryzen 7 5700X.