Core i5-13500

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-13500

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-13500 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,687 Rank: 96
Rank Name Score Visual
92 Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 6,719
+0.5%
93 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 6,716
+0.4%
94 Xeon W-3375 6,702
+0.2%
95 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 6,698
+0.2%
96 Core i5-13500 6,687
97 Core i9-9980XE 6,661
-0.4%
98 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 6,651
-0.5%
99 Ryzen AI 9 365 6,645
-0.6%
100 Xeon w7-3455 6,640
-0.7%
101 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 6,617
-1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-13500 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,302 Rank: 184
Rank Name Score Visual
180 Xeon W-2195 6,312
+0.2%
181 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 6,312
+0.2%
182 Xeon W-3245M 6,306
+0.1%
183 Ryzen 9 5900 6,306
+0.1%
184 Core i5-13500 6,302
185 Xeon E5-2683 v4 6,300
+-0%
186 Ryzen 9 7940HS 6,296
-0.1%
187 Core Ultra 5 225H 6,296
-0.1%
188 Xeon w5-2445 6,291
-0.2%
189 Xeon E5-2699A v4 6,290
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-13500 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,944 Rank: 69
Rank Name Score Visual
65 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 7,064
+1.7%
66 Ryzen 9 5950X 7,041
+1.4%
67 Core Ultra 7 255H 7,036
+1.3%
68 Ryzen 5 7600X 6,996
+0.7%
69 Core i5-13500 6,944
70 Ryzen 7 8700G 6,941
+-0%
71 Ryzen 7 7800X3D 6,929
-0.2%
72 Ryzen 7 8700F 6,914
-0.4%
73 Ryzen 7 7745HX 6,890
-0.8%
74 Core i9-12900T 6,838
-1.5%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-13500 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,569 Rank: 162
Rank Name Score Visual
158 Xeon Gold 6154 5,582
+0.2%
159 Core i9-12900E 5,581
+0.2%
160 Core i9-9960X 5,580
+0.2%
161 Core i9-7980XE 5,570
+0%
162 Core i5-13500 5,569
163 Xeon W-3245M 5,567
+-0%
164 Ryzen 5 7600X 5,564
-0.1%
165 Ryzen 7 5700X3D 5,562
-0.1%
166 Core i9-12900T 5,562
-0.1%
167 Core i9-9990XE 5,549
-0.4%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-13500 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,631 Rank: 176
Rank Name Score Visual
172 Core i9-7960X 5,649
+0.3%
173 EPYC 7281 5,647
+0.3%
174 Xeon W-2195 5,646
+0.3%
175 Core Ultra 9 285H 5,645
+0.2%
176 Core i5-13500 5,631
177 Xeon Platinum 8124M 5,621
-0.2%
178 Core i9-10940X 5,619
-0.2%
179 Xeon Gold 5317 5,618
-0.2%
180 Xeon Gold 6152 5,605
-0.5%
181 Xeon E5-2696 v4 5,604
-0.5%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-13500 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,442 Rank: 203
Rank Name Score Visual
199 Xeon Gold 5317 5,456
+0.3%
200 Core i9-7920X 5,450
+0.1%
201 Xeon W-2170B 5,449
+0.1%
202 Ryzen 9 8945HS 5,448
+0.1%
203 Core i5-13500 5,442
204 Xeon W-2175 5,441
+-0%
205 Xeon E5-2699 v4 5,426
-0.3%
206 Xeon E5-2696 v4 5,412
-0.6%
207 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 5,410
-0.6%
208 Core i9-9900X 5,409
-0.6%

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Core i5-13500 Details

The Intel Core i5-13500 stands out for its exceptional single-core performance, ranking #69 in single-core benchmarks with a score of 6944. This positions it well among high-performance mainstream processors, placing it ahead of several Ryzen 7 and Core Ultra models while trailing behind the top-tier Core i9 and Ryzen 9 offerings. Despite being launched in early 2023, the Core i5-13500 remains relevant due to its strong clock speeds and efficient architecture, making it a compelling choice for users who prioritize responsiveness in gaming and productivity workloads.

Built on Intel's Raptor Lake-S architecture and fabricated on a 10 nm process, the Core i5-13500 features a hybrid core design with 14 cores—6 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores—delivering 20 threads via Intel Hyper-Threading. Base clock speed is 2.5 GHz, with a maximum turbo frequency reaching 4.8 GHz, enabling rapid execution under variable workloads. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configurations, providing flexibility in system design while maintaining compatibility with modern platforms.

With a 65 W TDP and Socket 1700 compatibility, the Core i5-13500 strikes a balance between power efficiency and performance, suitable for mid-range desktop builds. It includes 24 MB of L3 cache and integrated UHD Graphics 770, which supports modern display outputs and basic multimedia tasks. The processor also supports advanced technologies such as AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel Virtualization Technology, enhancing performance in compute-intensive applications and virtualized environments.

In multicore performance, the Core i5-13500 achieves a score of 6302, placing it at #184 in the overall ranking. While not competitive with flagship multi-core processors like the Ryzen Threadripper or Core i9-14900KS, it outperforms many older and lower-tier CPUs, including the Xeon E5-2683 v4 and Ryzen 9 7940HS. Its overall score of 6687 ranks it at #96, indicating solid performance across a broad range of applications.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-13500 remains a strong performer in the mainstream desktop segment, particularly for users who demand high single-threaded performance without the premium cost of higher-end processors. Its combination of high clock speeds, efficient power usage, and robust feature set makes it ideal for content creation, gaming, and multitasking workloads in mid-range systems.
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Intel Core i5-13500

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-13500
Cores: 14
Threads: 20
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Core Name: Raptor Lake-S
Socket: Socket 1700
Package: FC-LGA16A
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 77.824 KiB
L2 Cache: 1.192 MiB
L3 Cache: 22.888 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Physical Specifications

Process: 10 nm
Die Area: 257 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

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