Intel Core i5-13500E vs AMD FX-8100

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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 FX-8100 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8100, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-13500E Name AMD FX-8100
Intel Core i5 Family AMD FX
13 Generation 2
Intel Core i 13000 Group AMD FX-8000
 
 

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 FX-8100 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8100 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
None None 3.7 GHz
4.6 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.5 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.4 GHz A-Core Frequency None
8x Gracemont Cores B None
6x Raptor Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking Yes
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 2.8 GHz
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
20 Threads 8
None None 3.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
14 CPU Cores 8
None None 8x
 
 

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 FX-8100 does not have integrated graphics.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q4/2021 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
10 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
32 Execution units --
11 Generation --
1.55 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR3-1866
 
 

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 95 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

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 FX-8100 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2023 Release date Q4/2011
-- Part Number --
11.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Alder Lake S Refresh Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
10 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 1700 Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
24.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB