AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT vs Intel Core i5-13500
58.8Single-core63.7
51Multi-core49.8
62.8Gamingspec-based55.9
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT8 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13500
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 56.3 against 55.5 for Intel Core i5-13500. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT
- 52% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 33% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 24 MB
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13500
- Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 59
- 188% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 4 MB
- 75% higher cores: 14 vs 8
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | — | 154 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 14+75% |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+52% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 12 MB+188% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+33% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,780Top 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 14,573Top 49% |
| PassMark | 28,022Top 38% | 30,680+9%Top 34% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,532Top 44% | 3,848+9%Top 35% |
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