i5-13500TE vs i7-13700K

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-13700K
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
29.32
+117%
Core i5-13500TE
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 35 Watt
13.51

Core i7-13700K outperforms Core i5-13500TE by a whopping 117% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-13700K and Core i5-13500TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking149550
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation60.67no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency10.9236.38
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$409no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-13700K and Core i5-13500TE 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2420
Base clock speed3.4 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache768 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache8 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm10 nm
Die size257 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-13700K and Core i5-13500TE 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
SocketFCLGA17001700
Power consumption (TDP)125 W, 253 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13700K and Core i5-13500TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-13700K and Core i5-13500TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-13700K and Core i5-13500TE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-13700K and Core i5-13500TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.6 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-13700K and Core i5-13500TE integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-13700K and Core i5-13500TE integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-13700K and Core i5-13500TE integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-13700K and Core i5-13500TE.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2016

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.

i7-13700K 29.32
+117%
i5-13500TE 13.51

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.

i7-13700K 46402
+117%
i5-13500TE 21384

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 29.32 13.51
Recency 27 September 2022 4 January 2023
Physical cores 16 14
Threads 24 20
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 35 Watt

i7-13700K has a 117% higher aggregate performance score, and 14.3% more physical cores and 20% more threads.

i5-13500TE, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 months, and 257.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-13700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-13500TE in performance tests.


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