Intel Core i5-13500

Name: Intel Core i5-13500
Brand: Intel
SKU: B0BQ6CFDCX

Intel Core i5-13500 (13th Gen Raptor Lake): 6P+8E/20T, 2.5–4.8 GHz, LGA1700 with UHD 770. Mainstream chip for 1080p/1440p gaming and productivity, launched Q1 2023.

Performance More powerful than 67% of CPUs

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Cores14

Threads20

Base clock2.50 GHz

Boost clock4.80 GHz

SocketFCLGA1700

MemoryDDR4, DDR5

TDP65 W

Cache24 MB Intel Smart Cache

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Product overview

Launched in Q1 2023, the Core i5-13500 is a 13th‑gen (Raptor Lake) desktop CPU for LGA1700. It uses Intel’s hybrid design with 6 Performance‑cores and 8 Efficient‑cores (20 threads), a 2.5 GHz base and up to 4.8 GHz boost, and includes UHD Graphics 770. It works with Intel 600‑ and 700‑series motherboards and supports DDR4‑3200 or DDR5‑4800.

Positioned as a mainstream i5, it targets mixed gaming and productivity builds that want strong multi‑threaded capability without stepping up to K‑suffix parts. It’s well‑suited to 1080p gaming (and 1440p with a capable GPU), streaming, light video editing, and everyday office work. The multiplier is locked; overclocking isn’t its focus. Not discontinued.

TiermainstreamReleased2023

Best for

1080p gaming
1440p gaming
streaming
video editing
office/productivity

Official product specifications

Product highlights

14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) and 20 threads. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 included
Performance hybrid architecture integrates two core microarchitectures, prioritizing and distributing workloads to optimize performance
Up to 4.8 GHz. 24M Cache
Compatible with Intel 600 series and 700 series chipset-based motherboards
Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, and PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support. Intel Optane Memory support. Intel Laminar RH1 Cooler included