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Intel Core i5-13500 vs AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonIntel Core i5-13500BCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

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APart A

Intel

Core i5-13500

  • Blender render score 280 samples/min
  • Cores 14
  • Max boost clock 4.8 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

  • Blender render score 293 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 5% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-13500280

Median of 3 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D293

Median of 108 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A49%Fair
B72%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 7 7800X3D · L3 cache: 96 MB vs 24 MB

Office Work

A73%Good
B62%Good

Better pick: Core i5-13500 · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 120 W

Daily Use

A65%Good
B57%Good

Better pick: Core i5-13500 · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 120 W

Content Creation

A49%Fair
B44%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-13500 · Cores: 14 vs 8

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AIntel Core i5-13500

59/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

59/100

AIntel Core i5-13500

Advantages

  • Cores 14 vs 8 (75% higher)
  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 120 W (46% lower)
  • Threads 20 vs 16 (25% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 24 MB vs 96 MB (75% lower)
  • Base clock 2.5 GHz vs 4.2 GHz (40% lower)
  • Blender render score 280 samples/min vs 293 samples/min (4% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.8 GHz vs 5.0 GHz (4% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Advantages

  • L3 cache 96 MB vs 24 MB (300% higher)
  • Base clock 4.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz (68% higher)
  • Blender render score 293 samples/min vs 280 samples/min (5% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz vs 4.8 GHz (4% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 120 W vs 65 W (85% higher)
  • Cores 8 vs 14 (43% lower)
  • Threads 16 vs 20 (20% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-13500BAMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.280 samples/min293 samples/min Better +5%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.3108
Cores & clocks
Cores14 Better +75%8
Efficiency (E) cores8—
Threads20 Better +25%16
Base clock2.5 GHz4.2 GHz Better +68%
Max boost clock4.8 GHz5.0 GHz Better +4%
Memory & cache
L3 cache24 MB96 MB Better 4.0x
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better120 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor LakeZen 4
SocketLGA1700AM5
Manufacturing processIntel 75 nm
Release year20232023
Launch price$232$449

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Intel Core i5-13500 vs AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-13500 and the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D posts a median render score of 293 against 280 for Intel Core i5-13500, making it 5% faster. The medians are based on 108 and 3 community submissions.

Intel Core i5-13500: 14 cores, 20 threads, 4.8 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2023, launched at $232. AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D: 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.0 GHz max boost clock, 120 W tdp / base power, released in 2023, launched at $449.

Our overall scores are 59 for Core i5-13500 and 59 for Ryzen 7 7800X3D out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 7 7800X3D; for office work: Core i5-13500; for daily use: Core i5-13500; for content creation: Core i5-13500. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i5-13500 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-13500 or the Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D posts a median render score of 293 against 280 for Intel Core i5-13500, making it 5% faster. The medians are based on 108 and 3 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-13500 or the Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is rated at 120 W and the Intel Core i5-13500 at 65 W, so the Core i5-13500 draws 85% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i5-13500 and the Ryzen 7 7800X3D cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-13500 launched at $232 and the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at $449. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-13500 or the Ryzen 7 7800X3D better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (49 vs 72 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.