Intel Core i5-13500HX vs AMD Ryzen 5 7520U

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Intel Core i5-13500HX or Intel Core i5-13500HX – 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 i5-13500HX 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 i5-13500HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, you'll need a motherboard with a FT6 socket.
Intel Core i5-13500HX Name AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Intel Core i 13000H Group AMD Ryzen 7020U
13 Generation 6
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-13500HX 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 AMD Ryzen 5 7520U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
20 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 3.4 GHz
None None 4.3 GHz
6x Raptor Cove Cores A None
None None 2.8 GHz
None None 4x Zen 2
No Overclocking No
8x Gracemont Cores B None
3.5 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
14 CPU Cores 4
2.5 GHz A-Core Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-13500HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13500HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7520U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U uses the AMD Radeon 610M Graphics, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
16 Execution units 2
1.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.9 GHz
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13 Generation 9
12 Direct X 12
Q1/2023 Release date Q3/2022
10 nm Technology 6 nm
128 Shaders 128
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU) GPU name AMD Radeon 610M Graphics
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
 
 

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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 44.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 44.0 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type LPDDR5-5500
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 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 15 W watts.
157 W TDP (PL2) None
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
45 W TDP down 8 W
86 W TDP up None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-13500HX 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 5 7520U is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1744 Socket FT6
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Q1/2023 Release date Q3/2022
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10 nm Technology 6 nm
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
326 $ Release price --
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
24.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
20.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
Raptor Lake H Architecture Mendocino (Zen 2)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2