Intel Core i5-13500T vs Intel Core i5-13600K

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Intel Core i5-13500T or Intel Core i5-13500T – 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 i5-13500T 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 i5-13500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i5-13600K features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-13600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Core i 13000
13 Generation 13
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-13500T Name Intel Core i5-13600K
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-13500T has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.6 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 i5-13600K has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.5 GHz.
20 Threads 20
1.2 GHz B-Core Frequency 2.6 GHz
14 CPU Cores 14
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
6x Raptor Cove Cores A 6x Raptor Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.6 GHz A-Core Frequency 3.5 GHz
4.6 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 5.1 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
8x Gracemont Cores B 8x Gracemont
3.2 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-13500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13500T 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 Intel Core i5-13600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13600K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
256 Shaders 256
Q4/2021 Release date Q4/2021
10 nm Technology 10 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units 32
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
11 Generation 11
1.55 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.5 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
 
 

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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 125 W watts.
92 W TDP (PL2) 181 W
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-13500T 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 Intel Core i5-13600K is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q1/2023 Release date Q4/2022
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
232 $ Release price 319 $
Alder Lake S Refresh Architecture Raptor Lake S
24.0 MB L3-Cache 24.0 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 --
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
11.5 MB L2-Cache 20.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-13600K
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
38449
38449
Intel Core i5-13500T
14C 20T @ 1.6 GHz
25750
25750

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600K
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
16192
16192
Intel Core i5-13500T
14C 20T @ 1.6 GHz
13167
13167

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-13600K
14C 20T @ 3.5 GHz
2639
2639
Intel Core i5-13500T
14C 20T @ 1.6 GHz
2375
2375