Intel Core i3-1115G4 vs Intel Core i5-13500E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

This comparison is not close. Across the six head-to-head benchmark results recorded in the database, the Intel Core i5-13500E wins every single test. The i3-1115G4 does not take a single win in any Cinebench R15, R20, or R23 run, whether single-core or multi-core. For builders, this means the use-case split is essentially a one-way street: if the workload can run on either platform, the i5-13500E is the stronger choice by an enormous margin.

The i5-13500E is clearly positioned for desktop productivity and multi-threaded work. Its 14 cores and 20 threads give it the structural advantage in anything that scales with parallel execution. The database shows multi-core deltas consistently around 361.8% in favor of the i5-13500E across R15, R20, and R23. That means rendering, compiling, encoding, or any heavily threaded task will see roughly a 4.6x performance advantage over the i3-1115G4, based on the recorded scores.

The i3-1115G4, by contrast, is a mobile part. With only 2 cores and 4 threads, it is built for light, power-conscious duties. Its 65W TDP difference versus the i5-13500E (15W for the i3, 65W for the i5) tells the story: this is a chip for fanless or low-power laptops, not for sustained heavy compute. The data shows it is still active in production, but its benchmark scores put it in a completely different performance class.

Single-core performance also favors the i5-13500E, although by the same massive delta. The R23 single-core score of 3214 versus 696 gives the i5 a 361.8% lead. Even in lightly threaded tasks like basic office work or web browsing, the i5-13500E is more responsive. The i3-1115G4 does have a higher percentile ranking against all CPUs (63rd percentile versus 62nd for the i5), but that ranking is computed from a different set of benchmarks, including Geekbench and Passmark tests that the i5 does not have recorded. In the direct Cinebench head-to-head, the i5 wins everywhere.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and different market segments. The i5-13500E is a Raptor Lake-S desktop part on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². The i3-1115G4 is a Tiger Lake-U mobile chip on Intel BGA 1449, also on a 10 nm process but with a smaller 144 mm² die.

Core counts differ sharply. The i5 has 14 cores and 20 threads; the i3 has 2 cores and 4 threads. Both use the same per-core L1 cache (80 KB) and per-core L2 cache (1.25 MB), but the shared L3 cache is 24 MB on the i5 versus 6 MB on the i3. That 18 MB difference in shared cache directly affects how much data can be kept close to the cores in multi-threaded workloads.

Memory support also separates them. The i5 supports DDR4 and DDR5, both dual-channel, and includes ECC memory support. The i3 supports DDR4 and LPDDR4X, dual-channel, but has no ECC support. The i5 also offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the i3 tops out at PCIe Gen 4 with 4 CPU lanes. That makes the i5 far more suitable for discrete GPUs and high-bandwidth storage.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The i5 carries UHD Graphics 770, while the i3 has Iris Xe-LP Graphics G4. Neither is a gaming powerhouse, but the i5's newer desktop graphics solution is paired with far more CPU headroom. The i3 is a Tiger Lake-U part, meaning it was designed for ultrabooks and small laptops where low power and modest heat are priorities.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

All six recorded head-to-head tests come from Cinebench. The results are stark. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i5-13500E scores 2295 against 497 for the i3-1115G4, a delta of 361.8%. In R15 single-core, the i5 scores 323 versus 70, a delta of 361.4%.

Cinebench R20 repeats the pattern. Multi-core: 9564 for the i5 against 2071 for the i3, a 361.8% lead. Single-core: 1349 versus 292, a 362% delta, the largest single percentage difference recorded in this head-to-head set.

Cinebench R23, the current standard for many reviewers, shows the same story. Multi-core: 22772 versus 4933, a 361.6% delta. Single-core: 3214 versus 696, a 361.8% delta. These numbers are consistent across every test generation, which suggests the performance gap is structural rather than workload-specific. The i5 does not merely win; it wins by a factor of roughly 4.6 in every measured scenario.

The i3-1115G4 does have additional benchmark data in the database that the i5 lacks, including Geekbench and Passmark scores. Its Geekbench multi-core score is 2465 and single-core is 1330. Passmark results include integer math at 17472, floating point math at 10791, and multithread at 5915. However, none of these can be compared directly to the i5 because the i5 has no recorded scores for those tests. For any direct comparison, the Cinebench suite is the only evidence, and it is unanimous.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Core i5-13500E is the superior processor for any workload that can use its resources. It wins all six head-to-head benchmarks with deltas consistently above 361%. For desktop builders, it offers 14 cores, 20 threads, 24 MB of L3 cache, DDR5 support, ECC memory, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. The i3-1115G4 is a low-power mobile chip with 2 cores, 4 threads, 6 MB of L3 cache, and no ECC support.

If you are building a desktop system and need CPU performance for rendering, compilation, or multitasking, the i5-13500E is the clear pick. The i3-1115G4 is only relevant if you need a low-power mobile processor and are constrained to its BGA 1449 socket. In a direct performance comparison, the i5-13500E is ahead by a factor of about 4.6 in every Cinebench test. The i3's 63rd percentile ranking against all CPUs does not change the fact that it loses every direct benchmark to the i5.

The i5-13500E also carries a 62nd percentile ranking against all CPUs, which places it slightly below the i3 in overall percentile. But that ranking is based on a different benchmark pool. Within the shared Cinebench tests, there is no ambiguity.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500E wins every multi-core Cinebench test. In R23 multi-core, it scores 22772 versus 4933 for the i3-1115G4, a lead of 361.6%.

Q: Does the i3-1115G4 win any single-core test?

A: No. The i5-13500E wins all six head-to-head tests, including every single-core test. In R23 single-core, the i5 scores 3214 versus 696, a 361.8% advantage.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The i5-13500E has 14 cores and 20 threads. The i3-1115G4 has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?

A: The i5-13500E supports ECC memory. The i3-1115G4 does not.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The i5-13500E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The i3-1115G4 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the i3-1115G4?

A: The launch MSRP is $281. The i5-13500E has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-13500E | Intel Core i3-1115G4 |

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

| Cores | 14 | 2 |

| Threads | 20 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 2.40 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.10 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1449 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Tiger Lake |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-S | Tiger Lake-U |

| Generation | Core i5 (Raptor Lake) | Core i3 (Willow Cove-U) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 10 nm |

| Die Size | 215 mm² | 144 mm² |

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

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

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4, LPDDR4X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 4 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Iris Xe-LP Graphics G4 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2023-01-03 | 2020-09-01 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | SRMFW | SRK08 |

| Avg Benchmark Score | 6586 | 6851 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 62 | 63 |