Intel Core i5-13500 vs Intel Core i7-13800HE

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-13500 or Intel Core i5-13500 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-13500 features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-13500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i7-13800HE features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-13800HE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Core i 13000H
13 Generation 13
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-13500 Name Intel Core i7-13800HE
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-13500 has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i7-13800HE has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
20 Threads 20
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.8 GHz
14 CPU Cores 14
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
6x Golden Cove Cores A 6x Raptor Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.5 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.5 GHz
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 5.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
8x Gracemont Cores B 8x Gracemont
3.5 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-13500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13500 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-13800HE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-13800HE uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
256 Shaders 768
Q4/2021 Release date Q1/2022
10 nm Technology 10 nm
12 Direct X 12.1
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units 96
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
11 Generation 13
1.55 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.4 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-6400, DDR5-5200
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
154 W TDP (PL2) 115 W
None TDP down 35 W
None TDP up 65 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-13500 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-13800HE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
232 $ Release price --
Alder Lake S Refresh Architecture Raptor Lake H
24.0 MB L3-Cache 30.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1700 Socket BGA 1744
11.5 MB L2-Cache 24.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
32902
32902
Intel Core i7-13800HE
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
31426
31426

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
14166
14166
Intel Core i7-13800HE
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
12460
12460

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
12834
12834
Intel Core i7-13800HE
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
11875
11875

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13800HE
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
2426
2426
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
2375
2375

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-13800HE
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
1893
1893
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
1834
1834