i5-13500TE vs i9-10900X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10900X
2019
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
14.14
+5.1%
Core i5-13500TE
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 35 Watt
13.46

Core i9-10900X outperforms Core i5-13500TE by a small 5% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10900X and Core i5-13500TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking518559
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency8.1136.37
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10900X 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2020
Base clock speed3.7 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature94 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10900X 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
SocketFCLGA20661700
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10900X 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® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-10900X and Core i5-13500TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10900X and Core i5-13500TE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10900X and Core i5-13500TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size256 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10900X and Core i5-13500TE.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4816

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.

i9-10900X 14.14
+5.1%
i5-13500TE 13.46

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.

i9-10900X 22460
+5%
i5-13500TE 21384

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.14 13.46
Recency 19 October 2019 4 January 2023
Physical cores 10 14
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 35 Watt

i9-10900X has a 5.1% higher aggregate performance score.

i5-13500TE, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, 40% more physical cores, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 371.4% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-10900X and Core i5-13500TE.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10900X and Core i5-13500TE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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