Core i5-13500H vs Core i3-9350K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-9350K
2019
4 cores / 4 threads, 91 Watt
4.98
Core i5-13500H
2023
12 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
14.75
+196%

i5-13500H outperforms i3-9350K by a whopping 196% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-9350K and Core i5-13500H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1197474
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Raptor Lake-H
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Raptor Lake-H (2023)
Release date23 April 2019 (5 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-9350K and Core i5-13500H basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed4 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz4.7 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)1.1 MB
L2 cache256K (per core)10 MB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)18 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierYesNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-9350K and Core i5-13500H compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
Socket1151FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)91 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-9350K and Core i5-13500H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Core i3-9350K and Core i5-13500H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-9350K and Core i5-13500H are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-9350K and Core i5-13500H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory bandwidth37.5 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardUHD 630Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-9350K and Core i5-13500H.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes168

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-9350K 4.98
i5-13500H 14.75
+196%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-9350K 7700
i5-13500H 22820
+196%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.98 14.75
Recency 23 April 2019 4 January 2023
Physical cores 4 12
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 91 Watt 45 Watt

i5-13500H has a 196.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 200% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 102.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-13500H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-9350K in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-9350K is a desktop processor while Core i5-13500H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-9350K and Core i5-13500H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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