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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 i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+87.5% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).
✅42.9% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 14) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

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128.5% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$179 MSRP
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 8500G.

Ryzen 5 8500G

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $230 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-13700K.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (9,310 vs 31,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 30 MB).

Core i7-13700K

2022

Ryzen 5 8500G

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+87.5% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).
✅42.9% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 14) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Costs $230 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-13700K.

Trade-offs

❌
128.5% HIGHER MSRP
$409 MSRPvs$179 MSRP
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 8500G.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (9,310 vs 31,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 30 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700K better than Ryzen 5 8500G?

Yes. Core i7-13700K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 15.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 233% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 113.1% higher PassMark, 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 15.7% 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 233% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 87.5% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Core i7-13700K is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 8500G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-13700K is 128.5% more expensive on MSRP at $409 MSRP versus $179 MSRP, and it gives you a 15.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 8500G is also 7.2% better value on MSRP (120.0 vs 111.9 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM5 + DDR5 setup, Ryzen 5 8500G can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

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

Ryzen 5 8500G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022). 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 i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 8500G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 5 8500G
1080p
low	284 FPS	267 FPS
medium	268 FPS	238 FPS
high	223 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	231 FPS
medium	200 FPS	186 FPS
high	159 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	159 FPS
medium	134 FPS	130 FPS
high	103 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	87 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 5 8500G
1080p
low	689 FPS	455 FPS
medium	580 FPS	371 FPS
high	484 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	279 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	394 FPS
medium	525 FPS	338 FPS
high	441 FPS	294 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	248 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	287 FPS
medium	314 FPS	251 FPS
high	295 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	193 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 5 8500G
1080p
low	648 FPS	537 FPS
medium	530 FPS	537 FPS
high	467 FPS	537 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	537 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	537 FPS
medium	491 FPS	537 FPS
high	427 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	441 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	497 FPS
medium	374 FPS	418 FPS
high	339 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	293 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 5 8500G
1080p
low	970 FPS	537 FPS
medium	883 FPS	537 FPS
high	766 FPS	537 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	537 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	537 FPS
medium	740 FPS	537 FPS
high	642 FPS	537 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	537 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	537 FPS
medium	515 FPS	519 FPS
high	463 FPS	462 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	393 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Ryzen 5 8500G

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.

Ryzen 5 8500G

The Ryzen 5 8500G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,481 points. Launch price was $229.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 5 8500G offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8500G — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 8500G uses Phoenix2 (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Ryzen 5 8500G's 21,481 — a 72.3% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 31,000 vs 9,310 (107.6% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,846 vs 2,500, a 12.9% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,980 vs 10,000 (62% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8500G.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 5 8500G
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+167%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+8%	5 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)+88%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Phoenix2 (2024)
PassMark	45,784+113%	21,481
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000+233%	9,310
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846+14%	2,500
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980+90%	10,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 8500G uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 5 8500G supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700K) vs 14 (Ryzen 5 8500G) — the Core i7-13700K offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K) and A620,B650,B650E,X670,X670E,B840,B850,X870,X870E (Ryzen 5 8500G).

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 5 8500G
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	256 GB+33%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20+43%	14

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core i7-13700K) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 8500G). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) and Radeon 740M (Ryzen 5 8500G) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 8500G targets General Use. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Ryzen 5 8500G rivals Core i5-13400.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen 5 8500G
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Radeon 740M
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	true	AMD-V
Target Use	—	General Use

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 8500G debuted at $179. On MSRP ($409 vs $179), the Ryzen 5 8500G is $230 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 111.9 pts/$ vs 120.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 8500G — making the Ryzen 5 8500G the 7% better value option.