Ryzen 5 8500GE vs Core i5-13500H

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 8500GE

6 / 12

21,174

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Core i5-13500H

12 / 16

21,080

0.0%

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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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13500H

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

109%

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

104%

#47

Core i5-13500H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

98%

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 8500GE delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-13500H in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 5 8500GE	Core i5-13500H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 8500GE	Core i5-13500H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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.

Ryzen 5 8500GE Benchmark Check

Core i5-13500H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 8500GE and Core i5-13500H

Ryzen 5 8500GE

The Ryzen 5 8500GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,174 points. Launch price was $299.

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.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 8500GE packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-13500H offers 12 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13500H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8500GE versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-13500H — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8500GE (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8500GE uses the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i5-13500H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 21,174 against the Core i5-13500H's 21,080 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 8500GE. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8500GE vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500H.

Feature	Ryzen 5 8500GE	Core i5-13500H
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	12 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+6%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+31%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	18 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	4 nm-43%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Phoenix2 (2024)	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark	21,174	21,080
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	15,116
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,400
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	11,500

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 8500GE uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-13500H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 8500GE	Core i5-13500H
Socket	AM5	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	96 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	28

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 8500GE) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13500H). The Core i5-13500H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Ryzen 5 8500GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13500H targets High performance laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13500H rivals Ryzen 7 7735HS.