AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS vs Intel Core i5-13500TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500TE has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock at 4.50 GHz compared to the AMD's 4.40 GHz.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multi-core rendering performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500TE wins all three multi-core Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 17294 versus 16690 for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS, a 3.6% advantage. The leads in R15 and R20 multi-core are also 3.6%.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip also has a larger L2 cache per core at 1.25 MB compared to 512 KB for the AMD.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel bus and ECC support. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS supports only DDR4 memory with dual-channel bus and does not support ECC.

Q: What are the process node and foundry for each chip?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500TE uses a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS uses a 7 nm process at TSMC. The AMD chip has 10,700 million transistors and a 180 mm² die, while the Intel die is 215 mm².

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500TE has an average benchmark score of 5002, which is 3.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS's 4827. Both sit at the 59th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-13500TE and AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS represent fundamentally different design philosophies. Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, uses a hybrid arrangement that yields 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS, by contrast, relies on Zen 3 architecture with 8 cores and 16 threads, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The process node difference is significant: TSMC's 7 nm process packs 10,700 million transistors into a 180 mm² die, whereas Intel's 10 nm process spreads across a larger 215 mm² die. This gives the AMD chip a denser transistor layout despite fewer cores.

Cache hierarchies also diverge sharply. The Intel part allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. In total, the Intel chip has substantially more cache at every level, which likely contributes to its edge in single-threaded workloads.

Platform support differs as well. The Intel Core i5-13500TE uses Intel Socket 1700 and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS uses AMD Socket FP6 and only PCIe Gen 3. Memory support follows a similar pattern: Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with ECC enabled, while AMD is limited to DDR4 without ECC. The AMD chip does have a measured memory bandwidth of 68.3 GB/s, a figure not recorded for the Intel part.

Integrated graphics also differ. Intel pairs the i5-13500TE with UHD Graphics 770, while AMD includes Radeon Vega 8 in the Ryzen 7 5800HS. The Intel chip is a desktop part, while the AMD chip targets mobile, and this market segment split is reflected in their sockets and PCIe generations. Both processors have locked multipliers, and both carry a 35 W TDP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Across all six recorded Cinebench tests, the Intel Core i5-13500TE wins every matchup. The consistency of the margin is striking: every single test, whether single-core or multi-core, shows a delta of either 3.6% or 3.8% in favor of Intel. This uniformity suggests the advantage is architectural rather than workload-specific.

In multi-core tests, the Intel chip scores 1743 in Cinebench R15 versus 1682 for the AMD, a 3.6% lead. The R20 multi-core test shows 7263 versus 7009, again a 3.6% gap. In R23 multi-core, the scores are 17294 and 16690, maintaining the exact same 3.6% margin. The pattern holds even though the AMD chip has fewer cores but a smaller process node. The Intel part's extra 6 cores and 4 threads appear to outweigh the density advantage of TSMC's 7 nm process.

Single-core results tell a similar story. The Intel chip posts 246 in Cinebench R15 single-core versus 237 for the AMD, a 3.8% lead. In R20 single-core, Intel scores 1025 against 989, a 3.6% margin. The R23 single-core test shows 2441 versus 2356, once more a 3.6% gap. The slightly larger single-core margin in R15 suggests the Intel architecture has a minor edge in lightly threaded legacy workloads, though the difference between 3.8% and 3.6% is small.

The average benchmark scores reflect these head-to-head results. Intel's average is 5002, while AMD's is 4827. The Intel chip's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G with an identical average score of 5002, followed by the Intel Core i3-12300HE at 4995, the Intel Xeon W-2150B at 4992, and the Intel Core i7-1375PRE at 4985. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS, meanwhile, sits near the AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE at 4836, the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X at 4807, the Intel Xeon E-2386G at 4799, and the Intel Core i5-1350P at 4776. Notably, the Intel chip's closest rival is an AMD part, and the AMD chip's closest rival is an Intel part, showing how tightly packed this performance tier is.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear winner: the Intel Core i5-13500TE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS in every benchmark recorded. The margin is consistent at roughly 3.6%, which may not be transformative but is unambiguous. For users choosing between these two processors purely on measured performance, the Intel chip is the stronger option.

The Intel part's 14 cores and 20 threads give it a structural advantage in multi-threaded workloads, and its larger cache hierarchy and higher boost clock reinforce that lead. The fact that it wins single-core tests by the same margin as multi-core tests indicates the advantage is not just about core count; the Raptor Lake architecture delivers better performance per thread as well.

However, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS is not without justification. It uses a smaller 7 nm process from TSMC, which suggests better power efficiency characteristics per transistor, though both chips share a 35 W TDP. The AMD chip also supports only DDR4, which simplifies platform requirements, and its mobile socket (AMD Socket FP6) makes it appropriate for compact systems. The Intel chip's launch MSRP is $235, a figure listed in the database, but the AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP.

The percentile ranking of both chips is identical at 59, meaning both sit in the same performance tier relative to all CPUs in the database. The Intel chip's average score of 5002 versus 4827 for AMD reflects a 3.6% difference, which is modest but consistent across all six tests.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-13500TE | AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 14 | 8 |

| Threads | 20 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 1300.00 MHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket FP6 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen 3 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-S | Cezanne |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 7 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 10,700 million |

| Die Size | 215 mm² | 180 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 16 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 68.3 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3 |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Radeon Vega 8 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2023-01-03 | 2021-01-11 |

| Launch MSRP | $235 | Not recorded |

| Part Number | SRMFZ | 100-000000295 |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-13500TE wins all six recorded benchmarks, so its advantage is comprehensive across the Cinebench suite. The multi-core wins are straightforward: the i5-13500TE scores 3.6% higher in R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests. This makes it the better choice for rendering, video encoding, and any workload that scales with core count and thread count. The chip's 14 cores and 20 threads provide headroom that the 8-core, 16-thread AMD part cannot match. The single-core wins, also at 3.6% to 3.8%, indicate the Intel architecture is better suited for lightly threaded tasks like legacy applications and general desktop responsiveness.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS, despite losing every benchmark, still has characteristics that suit specific use cases. Its 7 nm TSMC process and 180 mm² die size, smaller than Intel's 215 mm² die, suggest a more compact physical footprint. The mobile socket (AMD Socket FP6) and mobile market segment make it the natural fit for laptops and small-form-factor systems where the Intel desktop part would not physically fit. The AMD chip also has a recorded memory bandwidth of 68.3 GB/s, a specification not listed for the Intel part, which could matter in bandwidth-sensitive applications. Its Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics may appeal to users who prefer AMD's graphics driver stack, though the database records no graphics benchmarks for either chip.

The core count difference matters for future-proofing. The Intel chip's 14 cores provide more parallel headroom for software that continues to scale with thread count, while the AMD chip's 8 cores may reach saturation sooner in heavily threaded workloads. The Intel chip also supports DDR5 memory, which offers a pathway to newer memory platforms, whereas the AMD chip is locked to DDR4.

The release dates indicate the Intel chip is newer by roughly two years, which may explain its architectural advantages. The Intel part was released in early 2023, while the AMD part dates to early 2021. The Intel chip is still in active production, as is the AMD chip, but the newer design has clearly benefited from two additional years of architecture development.

For users building a desktop system with room for an Intel Socket 1700 motherboard, the i5-13500TE is the data-backed choice. For users constrained to a mobile platform or preferring AMD's ecosystem, the Ryzen 7 5800HS remains a capable processor that trails by only 3.6%, a modest gap in real-world terms. The database shows both chips at the same 59th percentile, confirming they occupy the same performance class despite the Intel chip's consistent edge.