Intel Core i5-13500H vs Intel Core i5-13400E

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Intel Core i5-13500H or Intel Core i5-13500H – 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 i5-13500H features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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 i5-13500H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i5-13400E features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i5-13400E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
13 Generation 13
Intel Core i5-13500H Name Intel Core i5-13400E
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 13000H Group Intel Core i 13000
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-13500H has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.6 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 i5-13400E has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.4 GHz.
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.6 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
4x Raptor Cove Cores A 6x Raptor Cove
12 CPU Cores 10
8x Gracemont Cores B 4x Gracemont
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.5 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.3 GHz
2.6 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.4 GHz
16 Threads 16
1.9 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-13500H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13500H uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-13400E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13400E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.55 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
80 Execution units 24
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2021
12.1 Direct X 12
10 nm Technology 14 nm
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
640 Shaders 192
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
13 Generation 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 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 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-6400, DDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 65 W watts.
35 W TDP down None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
115 W TDP (PL2) None
95 W TDP up None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-13500H 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 18.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-13400E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
BGA 1744 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
342 $ Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Raptor Lake H Architecture Alder Lake S Refresh
-- Part Number --
18.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 9.5 MB