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Intel Core i5-13500TE review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£200PassMark multi-core score:20511N. of physical cores:14CPU boost clock speed:4.5 GHzCPU socket:LGA1700TDP (Thermal design power):35 W

Intel Core i5-13500TE Review: Compare 74 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

40%

7.6

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.2, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 76% of processors
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

â–²Better than 86%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

60%

7.6

Performance

18%

7.5

Architecture

10%

7.9

Memory & PCIe

7%

6.5

Power & Thermal

4%

9.0

Platform

1%

7.9

Integrated graphics

â–²Better than 79%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.2.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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    N/A~ £200
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    Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5-13500TE

    Technical score
    Technical score
    7.6/ 10
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    What it is
    How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
    Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
    Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Score components:

    60%

    7.6

    Performance

    18%

    7.5

    Architecture

    10%

    7.9

    Memory & PCIe

    7%

    6.5

    Power & Thermal

    4%

    9.0

    Platform

    1%

    7.9

    Integrated graphics

    7.6
    Reviews score
    7.2
    List score
    ?
    Value for money
    Value for money
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
    When it matters
    When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Score components:

    70%

    7.4

    Overall score

    30%

    9.5

    Price

    8.0
    Processor type
    embedded
    This processor belongs to the embedded processor class, which is less advanced than that of 93.1% of processors and equal to that of 6.9% of processors.
    CPU socket
    LGA1700
    This processor uses the LGA1700 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 84.5% of processors and equal to that of 8.4% of processors.
    Chipset
    H610, Q670, W680, R680E, Q670E, H610E
    This processor supports H610, Q670, W680, R680E, Q670E, H610E chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 83.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
    CPU architecture
    x86-64
    This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2
    This processor supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2 instruction sets, which is broader support than 85% of processors.
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    N. of physical cores
    14
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has 14 CPU cores, which is more than 85.7% of processors and equal to 4.3% of processors.
    CPU threads
    20
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor offers 20 CPU threads, which is more than 84.3% of processors and equal to 5% of processors.
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.5 GHz
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.5 GHz which is higher than that of 53.9% of processors and equal to that of 5.5% of processors.
    CPU base clock speed
    6x 1.3 GHz & 8x 1.1 GHz
    This processor has a base clock of 6x1.3 GHz & 8x1.1 GHz which is higher than that of 57.1% of processors.
    PassMark multi-core score
    20,511
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor scores 20,511 in PassMark, which is higher than 70.6% of processors.
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    Semiconductor size
    10 nm
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 19.5% of processors.
    Foundry
    Intel 7
    This processor is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 64.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.7% of processors.
    L3 cache
    24 MB
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has an L3 cache of 24 MB which is larger than that of 80.1% of processors and equal to that of 5.9% of processors.
    L2 cache
    11.5 MB
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has an L2 cache of 11.5 MB which is larger than that of 80.9% of processors and equal to that of 2.1% of processors.
    L1 cache
    1,248 KB
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has an L1 cache of 1,248 KB which is larger than that of 89.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.2% of processors.
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    DDR memory version
    DDR4/DDR5
    This processor supports DDR DDR4/DDR5, which is newer than that of 77.1% of processors and equal to that of 10.7% of processors.
    Maximum memory speed
    4,800 MHz
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor supports memory speeds up to 4,800 MHz, which is higher than that of 64.6% of processors and equal to 6% of processors.
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    DDR5-4800 MHz
    This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-4800 MHz, which is higher than that of 62.3% of processors and equal to 6.7% of processors.
    Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
    ?
    Maximum memory capacity
    128 GB
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 59.3% of processors and equal to 22.8% of processors.
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    Integrated graphics
    yes
    This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
    Integrated GPU model
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
    This processor uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 57.8% of processors and equal to that in 4.7% of processors.
    Integrated GPU execution units
    32
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has 32 GPU execution units, which is more than 70.1% of processors and equal to 10.1% of processors.
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    300 MHz
    Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
    This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57.8% of processors and equal to that of 38.4% of processors.
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    ?
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    TDP (Thermal design power)
    35 W
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a TDP of 35 W which is lower than that of 53.2% of processors and equal to that of 14% of processors.
    Base power (PL1)
    35 W
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 53.3% of processors and equal to that of 14.1% of processors.
    Boost power (PL2)
    ?
    Tau (power duration limit)
    28 seconds
    Market range: <8 seconds – >28 seconds
    This processor has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 4.4% of processors and equal to that of 85.3% of processors.
    Configurable TDP
    no
    This processor does not support configurable TDP. 53.7% of processors offer this.
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    Intel Core i5-13500TE vs the average processor

    246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
    • 8 more CPU cores
      This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (14 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
      14 vs 6
    • 12 more CPU threads
      This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (20 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
      20 vs 8
    • 90.5% higher multi-core score
      This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (9,924 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
      9,924 vs 5,209
    • Newer PCIe version
      This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 + 4 vs 3).
      5.0 + 4.0 vs 3.0
    • 78.8% higher PassMark score
      This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (20,511 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
      20,511 vs 11,469
    • More advanced microarchitecture
      This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
      Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake
    • 3.83x larger L2 cache
      This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (11.5 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
      11.5 MB vs 3 MB
    • 2.5x more L2 per core
      This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
      1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
    • 10.3% better value for money
      Intel Core i5-13500TE has better value for money than the average processor (8.04 vs 7.3).
      8.04 vs 7.29
    • Modern CPU socket
      This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1700 vs FP5).
      LGA1700 vs FP5
    • Supports heterogeneous scheduling
      This processor uses heterogeneous multi-processing, while the average processor does not. 24.8% of processors use it.
    • 3 years newer release date
      This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
      January 2023
      2023 vs 2020
    • Broader instruction support
      This processor supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
      MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
    • 8 more CPU cores
      This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (14 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
      14 vs 6
    • 12 more CPU threads
      This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (20 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
      20 vs 8
    • 90.5% higher multi-core score
      This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (9,924 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
      9,924 vs 5,209
    • 78.8% higher PassMark score
      This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (20,511 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
      20,511 vs 11,469
    • 30.7% better single-core performance
      This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,343 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
      3,343 vs 2,558
    • 27% higher single-core score
      This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1950 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
      1,950 vs 1,535
    • 2 wider front-end design
      This processor has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
      6 vs 4
    • Higher base clock
      This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (6x1.3 GHz & 8x1.1 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
      6x1.3 GHz & 8x1.1 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
    • 2x higher bus transfer rate
      This processor has a higher bus transfer rate than the average processor (16 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
      16 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
    • More advanced microarchitecture
      This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
      Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake
    • 3.83x larger L2 cache
      This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (11.5 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
      11.5 MB vs 3 MB
    • 2.5x more L2 per core
      This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
      1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
    • Mixed big and small cores
      This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors use one.
    • 3.25x larger L1 cache
      This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (1,248 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
      1,248 KB vs 384 KB
    • 2.67x larger L3 cache
      This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (24 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
      24 MB vs 9 MB
    • More advanced foundry
      This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
      Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm
    • Newer PCIe version
      This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 + 4 vs 3).
      5.0 + 4.0 vs 3.0
    • Newer DDR support
      This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).
      DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4
    • 4 more PCIe lanes
      This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
      20 vs 16
    • 2x more memory capacity
      This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
      128 GB vs 64 GB
    • 63.8% higher memory bandwidth
      This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (76.8 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
      76.8 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
    • Supports ECC memory
      This processor supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
    • 50% higher memory speed
      This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (4,800 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
      4,800 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
    • 1 more supported displays
      This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
      4 vs 3
    • 22.2% lower base power
      This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
      35 W vs 45 W
    • No configurable TDP
      This processor does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
    • 21.5% larger die size
      This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (215 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
      215 mm² vs 177 mm²
    • 15 lower clock multiplier
      This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (13 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
      13 vs 28
    • Limited PCIe bifurcation
      This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
      x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
    • 15 lower clock multiplier
      This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (13 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
      13 vs 28
    • 21.5% larger die size
      This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (215 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
      215 mm² vs 177 mm²
    • Limited PCIe bifurcation
      This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
      x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
    • No configurable TDP
      This processor does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.

    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Intel Core i5-13500TE

    • Extremely low power consumption with a base TDP of only 35W
    • High core and thread count (14 cores / 20 threads) for a low-power T-series part
    • Strong multi-threaded performance, making it efficient for small form factor (SFF) workstations and servers
    • Support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory modules
    • ECC memory support, which is critical for data integrity in professional or NAS environments
    • Features integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770, removing the need for a dedicated GPU in many setups
    • PCIe Gen 5.0 support for high-speed NVMe drives and future-proofing

    What customers don't like about Intel Core i5-13500TE

    • Locked multiplier prevents any traditional overclocking to boost performance
    • Lower base and boost clock speeds compared to standard desktop (non-T) variants
    • Gaming performance is notably lower than competitive parts like the Ryzen 5 7600
    • The included stock cooler is often described as insufficient for sustained heavy loads, leading to potential thermal throttling
    • L2 cache is smaller than higher-end Raptor Lake chips (e.g., i5-13600K), impacting some specific workloads
    • Market availability can be limited as these are often targeted at OEM/industrial sectors rather than DIY consumers

    Verdict

    The Intel Core i5-13500TE is a power-efficient, embedded-class processor from the 13th Gen Raptor Lake family, featuring a 14-core (6 Performance, 8 Efficient) and 20-thread hybrid architecture. It operates with a low 35W base TDP, offering a 1.3 GHz base and 4.5 GHz max turbo frequency, supported by 24 MB of L3 Smart Cache and integrated UHD Graphics 770. Its primary advantages include high multi-threaded efficiency for low-power environments, support for both DDR4 (3200 MT/s) and DDR5 (4800 MT/s) memory, and the inclusion of advanced security and management features like ECC memory support and Intel vPro Enterprise. However, it is hindered by relatively low base clock speeds due to its strict power limits and the fact that its multiplier is locked, preventing manual overclocking for higher performance.

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