Core i5-13500TE

Name: Intel Core i5-13500TE
Brand: Intel
Rating: 1.9 (9 reviews)

14 cores · 20 threads · up to 4.5 GHz on 1700.

1.9 · 9 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.5 GHz

L3 cache

24 MB

TDP

35W

Socket

1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming12

Productivity11

Single-core12

Multi-core58

Power efficiency10

Lab scores

Performance score12

Cores14

Threads20

Boost clock (GHz)4.5 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p26 fps

1440p21 fps

4K14 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Raptor Lake-S
Process node: 10 nm
Socket: 1700
Release year: 2023
Total cores: 14
Threads: 20
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 770

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 1.3 GHz
Boost clock: 4.5 GHz
L1 cache: 1120 KB
L2 cache: 17.5 MB
L3 cache: 24 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Base power (TDP): 35W
Max temperature: 72°C
PCIe: PCIe 5.0

Technologies

Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like the solid multitasking and low power draw for office builds. The main gripe is the limited boost performance compared to standard desktop chips.

Pros

Keeps your system cool and quiet
Handles everyday multitasking without hiccups
Sips electricity, lowers your power bill
Fits into compact, low-noise builds perfectly

Cons

Only on LGA1700 boards
Not great for heavy gaming
Limited upgrade path ahead

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i5-13500TE

A low-power Raptor Lake chip with plenty of cores, but it runs slower than the standard version to stay cool.

Get it if you need a low-power CPU for a compact office PC or home theater setup that runs cool and quiet. Skip it if you want top gaming speed or heavy multitasking—go for a standard desktop chip instead.