Core i5-13500T

Name: Intel Core i5-13500T
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.6 (6 reviews)

14 cores · 20 threads · up to 4.6 GHz on FCLGA1700.

4.6 · 6 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.6 GHz

L3 cache

24 MB

TDP

35W

Socket

FCLGA1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming13

Productivity12

Single-core13

Multi-core58

Power efficiency11

Lab scores

Performance score13

Cores14

Threads20

Boost clock (GHz)4.6 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p29 fps

1440p23 fps

4K16 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: 1.6 GHz
Boost clock: 4.6 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): 35W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
Launch price: $232

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Folks love the big jump in multi-core grunt for such a low-power chip, making it a killer pick for a quiet home server. The main beef is the tiny stock cooler can't keep up, so you'll need to budget for a better one.

Pros

Plays cool in tight spaces
Great for quiet home builds
Handles daily tasks easily
Sips power, stays efficient

Cons

Low efficiency core performance
Limited overclocking capability
Stock cooler is inadequate

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i5-13500T

A quiet, low-power Raptor Lake CPU that trades raw speed for extreme energy efficiency in compact builds.

Get it if you need a low-power CPU for a compact office PC or home server that stays cool without a loud fan. Skip it if you game or edit video, as its performance lags behind standard desktop chips.