i7-13700F vs i7-5500U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-5500U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.81
Core i7-13700F
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
25.19
+1292%

i7-13700F outperforms i7-5500U by a whopping 1292% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-5500U and Core i7-13700F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1990195
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data56.42
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date1 March 2015 (9 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$393$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-5500U and Core i7-13700F 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 cores2 (Dual-core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads424
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size82 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1300 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-5500U and Core i7-13700F 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
SocketFCBGA1168FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-5500U and Core i7-13700F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-5500U and Core i7-13700F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-5500U and Core i7-13700F are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-5500U and Core i7-13700F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size16 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 5500no data
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency950 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-5500U and Core i7-13700F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-5500U and Core i7-13700F integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-5500U and Core i7-13700F integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-5500U and Core i7-13700F.

PCIe version2.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1216

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.

i7-5500U 1.81
i7-13700F 25.19
+1292%

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.

i7-5500U 2784
i7-13700F 38851
+1296%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-5500U 880
i7-13700F 2661
+202%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-5500U 1685
i7-13700F 15507
+820%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.81 25.19
Recency 1 March 2015 4 January 2023
Physical cores 2 16
Threads 4 24
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 65 Watt

i7-5500U has 333.3% lower power consumption.

i7-13700F, on the other hand, has a 1291.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, and 700% more physical cores and 500% more threads.

The Core i7-13700F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-5500U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-5500U is a notebook processor while Core i7-13700F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-5500U and Core i7-13700F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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