CPU
GPU
M2 Pro 10-Core
Core i5-13500TE
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.
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Performance Per Dollar M2 Pro 10-Core
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13500TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M2 Pro 10-Core | Core i5-13500TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M2 Pro 10-Core | Core i5-13500TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
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 M2 Pro 10-Core and Core i5-13500TE
M2 Pro 10-Core
The M2 Pro 10-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.42 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 36 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 36 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,939 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i5-13500TE
The Core i5-13500TE 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 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 21,936 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The M2 Pro 10-Core packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Core i5-13500TE offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i5-13500TE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the M2 Pro 10-Core versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-13500TE — a 19.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-13500TE (base: 2.42 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Core i5-13500TE is built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the M2 Pro 10-Core scores 21,939 against the Core i5-13500TE's 21,936 — a 0% lead for the M2 Pro 10-Core. L3 cache: 24 MB on the M2 Pro 10-Core vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500TE.
| Feature | M2 Pro 10-Core | Core i5-13500TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 10 | 14 / 20+40% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.5 GHz+22% |
| Base Clock | 2.42 GHz+86% | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+2780% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | — | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 21,939 | 21,936 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 14,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,000 |
Memory & Platform
The M2 Pro 10-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-13500TE uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | M2 Pro 10-Core | Core i5-13500TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (M2 Pro 10-Core) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13500TE). The Core i5-13500TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the M2 Pro 10-Core requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13500TE targets Industrial / Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-13500TE rivals Core i5-12500TE.
| Feature | M2 Pro 10-Core | Core i5-13500TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Industrial / Embedded |
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