Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 vs Core i5-13500T
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
Core i5-13500T
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 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 | Core i5-13500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($330) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($342) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 | Core i5-13500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+4%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($330) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($342) |
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 PRO 3700 and Core i5-13500T
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 22,777 points. Launch price was $299.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-13500T offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i5-13500T has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13500T — a 4.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-13500T (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 uses the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i5-13500T uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 scores 22,777 against the Core i5-13500T's 22,622 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500T.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 | Core i5-13500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 20+75% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+125% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+33% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Matisse (2019−2020) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 22,777 | 22,622 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 11,028 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,278 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,900 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-13500T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 | Core i5-13500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 3700) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13500T). The Core i5-13500T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13500T targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-13500T rivals Ryzen 7 5700X.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 | Core i5-13500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Productivity |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Core i5-13500T debuted at $342. At current prices ($330 vs $342), the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is $12 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 delivers 69.0 pts/$ vs 66.1 pts/$ for the Core i5-13500T — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 the 4.3% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 | Core i5-13500T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329-4% | $342 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $330-4% | $342 |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.0+4% | 66.1 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2023 |
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