19score
#103 of 555
Overall rank
Core i5-13500
14 cores · 20 threads · up to 4.8 GHz on FCLGA1700.
As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.
Cores
14
Threads
20
Boost
4.8 GHz
L3 cache
24 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming19
Productivity18
Single-core20
Multi-core58
Power efficiency16
Lab scores
Performance score19
Cores14
Threads20
Boost clock (GHz)4.8 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p42 fps
1440p33 fps
4K23 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake-S
- Process node
- Intel 7 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1700
- Release year
- 2023
- Total cores
- 14
- Threads
- 20
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 2.5 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.8 GHz
- L1 cache
- 1120 KB
- L2 cache
- 17.5 MB
- L3 cache
- 24 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Max capacity
- 192 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 76.8 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
- Launch price
- $242
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the massive multi-core speed for the price, calling it a fantastic value for productivity. The main gripe is the heat output under full load, requiring a decent cooler to avoid throttling.
Pros
- Great for everyday multitasking
- Stays cool on a stock cooler
- Handles modern games without fuss
- Fast boot times with DDR5
Cons
- Older LGA1700 socket is a dead end
- Stock cooler is barely adequate
- E-cores can cause scheduling headaches
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i5-13500
A solid mid-range desktop CPU that packs a surprising number of smaller efficiency cores for strong multi-threading at a modest power draw.
Get it if you need a solid all-rounder for everyday work and light gaming that runs cool and quiet. Skip it if you're building a high-end gaming rig or doing heavy video editing, as the faster i7 or i9 models are worth the extra.
Buy it if…
- You want a strong all-rounder for work and play.
- You need fast multi-core performance for heavy multitasking.
- You’re building a mid-range PC that won’t break the bank.
Leaderboard
Its place in the overall top
4.6
169 votes
Rate this CPU
Add your verdict
Keep exploring