Ryzen 7 5800XT vs Core i5-13500HX
Ryzen 7 5800XT
Core i5-13500HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5800XT
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13500HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800XT | Core i5-13500HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($219) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800XT | Core i5-13500HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($219) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Ryzen 7 5800XT and Core i5-13500HX
Ryzen 7 5800XT
The Ryzen 7 5800XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 July 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,992 points. Launch price was $249.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 5800XT packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-13500HX offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i5-13500HX has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800XT versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-13500HX — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800XT (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5800XT uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i5-13500HX uses Raptor Lake-HX (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 27,992 against the Core i5-13500HX's 27,827 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800XT. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800XT vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500HX.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800XT | Core i5-13500HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 20+75% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+2% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+52% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+33% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (2020−2025) | Raptor Lake-HX (2023) |
| PassMark | 27,992 | 27,827 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,036 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,172 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,940 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 5800XT uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-13500HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800XT | Core i5-13500HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1964 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 7 5800XT) / not specified (Core i5-13500HX). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800XT targets Gaming / Content Creation (AM4 Legacy). Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5800XT rivals Core i7-12700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800XT | Core i5-13500HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | — |
| Target Use | Gaming / Content Creation (AM4 Legacy) | — |
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