Intel Core i5-13420H vs Intel Core i5-13500H
56Single-core58.6
38.3Multi-core45.7
40.5Efficiencyspec-based40.5
42.1iGPU50.3
50.3Platformspec-based53.8
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13420H12 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13500H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13500H wins this laptop processor face-off, 49.8 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+8) and multi-core (+7). Intel Core i5-13420H still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13420H
- 50% higher Max memory: 96 GB vs 64 GB
- 21% higher Max TDP: 115 W vs 95 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13500H
- Stronger multi-core score: 46 vs 38
- Stronger iGPU score: 50 vs 42
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher L3 cache: 18 MB vs 12 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i5-13500H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 45 W | 45 W |
| Max TDP | 115 W+21% | 95 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i5-13500H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.6 GHz+24% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz+2% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 18 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i5-13500H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU) | Intel Iris Xe (80 EU) |
| iGPU clock | 1,400 MHz | 1,450 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i5-13500H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 / LPDDR5X-5200 / DDR4-3200 / LPDDR4X-4267 | DDR5-5200 / LPDDR5X-6400 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 96 GB+50% | 64 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i5-13500H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,273Bottom 35% | 2,400+6%Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,158Bottom 26% | 11,000+35%Bottom 48% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,681Bottom 50% | 1,740+4%Top 46% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,679Bottom 44% | 14,700+38%Top 36% |
| PassMark | 16,769Bottom 38% | 20,924+25%Top 48% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 812Bottom 32% | 1,175+45%Bottom 45% |
Related comparisons
Intel Core i5-13420Hvs AMD Ryzen 7 5700UVSIntel Core i5-13420Hvs Intel Core i3-1215UVSIntel Core i5-13420Hvs Intel Core i7-1185G7VSIntel Core i5-13420Hvs Intel Core i7-11800HVSIntel Core i5-13500Hvs AMD Ryzen 5 220VSIntel Core i5-13500Hvs Intel Core i5-1340PVSIntel Core i5-13500Hvs AMD Ryzen 7 7730UVSIntel Core i5-13500Hvs AMD Ryzen 7 5800UVS