14-Core Desktop Processing
With 14 cores and 20 threads, the Core i5-13500 is built for mainstream desktop productivity workloads.
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Core i5-13500
14-core locked 13th Gen Core i5 for mainstream desktops. It is appreciated for strong productivity performance without needing an expensive motherboard.
General Information
BrandIntel
NameCore i5-13500
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Product Highlights
Flexible Platform Support
The LGA1700 processor supports DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 memory along with PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 connectivity.
Ready-to-Build Feature Set
Integrated graphics and an included cooler help support a complete desktop build around this locked 65 W processor.
The Intel Core i5-13500 is a locked 13th Gen Raptor Lake desktop processor with 14 cores, 20 threads, up to 4.8 GHz boost speed, integrated graphics, and support for LGA1700 motherboards.
Media Reviews
TechSpot
Intel Core i5-13500 Review
The Core i5-13500 is described as the best locked 13th-gen Intel CPU tested, offering strong productivity performance, reasonable power consumption, and manageable thermals. While gaming performance is solid, the reviewer notes it benefits significantly from DDR5 memory to remain competitive.
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NoobFeed
Intel Core i5-13500 Review: The $250 Mid-Range CPU that Punches Above Its Weight
The review concludes the i5-13500 is one of the most well-rounded and flexible CPUs in Intel's 13th generation, offering great value, power for heavy workloads, and speed for gaming, while remaining cool and quiet under stress.
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Raptor Lake | |
| Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz | GHz |
| Cache Size | 24 MB | MB |
| Core Count | 14 cores | cores |
| Cpu Socket | FCLGA1700 / LGA1700 | |
| Included Cooler | Yes | |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | |
| Launch Date | Q1 2023 | |
| Manufacturing Process | Intel 7 | |
| Max Boost Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz | GHz |
| Memory Support | DDR5-4800 MT/s, DDR4-3200 MT/s | |
| Overclocking Support | No | |
| Pci Express Version | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 | |
| Thermal Design Power | 65 W | W |
| Thread Count | 20 threads | threads |
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