Intel Core i5-13500 vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

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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 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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-13500 Name AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 7
13 Generation 6
Intel Core i 13000 Group AMD Ryzen 7000
 
 

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 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.
None None 5.4 GHz
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.5 GHz A-Core Frequency None
8x Gracemont Cores B None
6x Golden Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking Yes
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 4.5 GHz
3.5 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
20 Threads 16
None None 5.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
14 CPU Cores 8
None None 8x
 
 

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 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.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
Q4/2021 Release date Q3/2022
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael)
10 nm Technology 5 nm
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 128
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
32 Execution units 2
11 Generation 9
1.55 GHz GPU (Turbo) 2.2 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
 
 

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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 83.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR5-5200
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
154 W TDP (PL2) 142 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
 
 

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 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
-- Part Number 100-100000591WOF
11.5 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
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
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Alder Lake S Refresh Architecture Raphael (Zen 4)
10 nm Technology 5 nm
LGA 1700 Socket AM5 (LGA 1718)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
232 $ Release price 399 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
24.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
36536
36536
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
32902
32902

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
21216
21216
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
20399
20399

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
15137
15137
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
14166
14166

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
14487
14487
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
12834
12834

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
8727
8727
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
8381
8381

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
8076
8076
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
7944
7944

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
3328
3328
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
3174
3174

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
2898
2898
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
2375
2375

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
2202
2202
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
1834
1834

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
2010
2010
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
1884
1884

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
780
780
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
774
774

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
773
773
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
723
723

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.5 GHz
322
322
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 2.5 GHz
272
272