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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-11500H

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 125W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (9,532 vs 31,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1787 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +32.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+150% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1787 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $409 MSRP, while Core i5-11500H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌257.1% higher power demand at 125W vs 35W.

Core i5-11500H

2021

Core i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 125W, a 90W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +32.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+150% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1787 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (9,532 vs 31,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1787 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $409 MSRP, while Core i5-11500H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌257.1% higher power demand at 125W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700K better than Core i5-11500H?

Yes. Core i7-13700K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 32.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 225.2% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 192.2% higher PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-13700K is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 32.2% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13700K is the better fit. You are getting 225.2% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 150% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 12 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-13700K is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700K is at an unclear MSRP at $409 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 32.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-13700K is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of FCBGA1787, 150% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 12 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 24 threads instead of 6/12. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-11500H Benchmark Check

Core i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-11500H	Core i7-13700K
1080p
low	191 FPS	284 FPS
medium	157 FPS	268 FPS
high	131 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	190 FPS
1440p
low	155 FPS	238 FPS
medium	122 FPS	200 FPS
high	99 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	159 FPS
medium	74 FPS	134 FPS
high	59 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	90 FPS

Open Core i5-11500H Open Core i7-13700K

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-11500H	Core i7-13700K
1080p
low	384 FPS	689 FPS
medium	310 FPS	580 FPS
high	275 FPS	484 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	439 FPS
1440p
low	341 FPS	595 FPS
medium	279 FPS	525 FPS
high	254 FPS	441 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	348 FPS
medium	236 FPS	314 FPS
high	216 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	261 FPS

Open Core i5-11500H Open Core i7-13700K

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-11500H	Core i7-13700K
1080p
low	392 FPS	648 FPS
medium	392 FPS	530 FPS
high	392 FPS	467 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	392 FPS	591 FPS
medium	392 FPS	491 FPS
high	392 FPS	427 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	371 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	434 FPS
medium	378 FPS	374 FPS
high	325 FPS	339 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	290 FPS

Open Core i5-11500H Open Core i7-13700K

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-11500H	Core i7-13700K
1080p
low	392 FPS	970 FPS
medium	392 FPS	883 FPS
high	392 FPS	766 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	689 FPS
1440p
low	392 FPS	829 FPS
medium	392 FPS	740 FPS
high	392 FPS	642 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	566 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	567 FPS
medium	392 FPS	515 FPS
high	392 FPS	463 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	404 FPS

Open Core i5-11500H Open Core i7-13700K

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11500H and Core i7-13700K

Core i5-11500H

The Core i5-11500H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake H45 (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,669 points. Launch price was $299.

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-11500H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-13700K offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-11500H versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K — a 16% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-11500H uses the Tiger Lake H45 (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Core i7-13700K uses Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11500H scores 15,669 against the Core i7-13700K's 45,784 — a 98% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 9,532 vs 31,000 (105.9% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,801 vs 2,846, a 45% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,248 vs 18,980 (100.9% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11500H vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K.

Feature	Core i5-11500H	Core i7-13700K
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	16 / 24+167%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.4 GHz+17%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.4 GHz+17%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	30 MB (total)+150%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+60%
Process	10 nm SuperFin	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake H45 (2021)	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
PassMark	15,669	45,784+192%
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,532	31,000+225%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,801	2,846+58%
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,248	18,980+204%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11500H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-13700K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-11500H versus DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700K — the Core i7-13700K supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-13700K supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM570,QM580,WM590 (Core i5-11500H) and Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K).

Feature	Core i5-11500H	Core i7-13700K
Socket	FCBGA1787	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	192 GB+50%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-13700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Core i5-11500H supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11500H) vs true (Core i7-13700K). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 750 (32 EU) (Core i5-11500H) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-11500H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H; Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.

Feature	Core i5-11500H	Core i7-13700K
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 750 (32 EU)	Intel UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	true
Target Use	Gaming	—