Intel Core i5-13500E vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-13500E or Intel Core i5-13500E – 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 i5-13500E 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 i5-13500E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM5 (LGA 1718) socket.
Intel Core i 13000 Group AMD Ryzen 7000
13 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-13500E Name AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-13500E has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.4 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 AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is 4.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.4 GHz.
20 Threads 16
1.5 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 8x
14 CPU Cores 8
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
6x Raptor Cove Cores A None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.4 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4.6 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
No Overclocking Yes
8x Gracemont Cores B None
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 5.4 GHz
None None 4.5 GHz
None None 5.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-13500E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13500E 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 AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X uses the AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael), which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
256 Shaders 128
Q4/2021 Release date Q3/2022
10 nm Technology 5 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units 2
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
11 Generation 9
1.55 GHz GPU (Turbo) 2.2 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 83.2 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 DDR5-5200
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 83.2 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 105 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 142 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-13500E 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 AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q1/2023 Release date Q4/2022
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2, AVX512
10 nm Technology 5 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price 399 $
Alder Lake S Refresh Architecture Raphael (Zen 4)
24.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 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 100-100000591WOF
LGA 1700 Socket AM5 (LGA 1718)
11.5 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
2898
2898
Intel Core i5-13500E
14C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
2375
2375