Core i5-13500HX vs Ryzen 7 5800X

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

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 i5-13500HX

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1964 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5800X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 5800X

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (27,712 vs 27,827).
❌Launch MSRP is still $449 MSRP, while Core i5-13500HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-13500HX moves to FCBGA1964 and DDR5.

Core i5-13500HX

2023

Ryzen 7 5800X

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1964 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5800X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (27,712 vs 27,827).
❌Launch MSRP is still $449 MSRP, while Core i5-13500HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-13500HX moves to FCBGA1964 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 5800X better than Core i5-13500HX?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 5800X is ahead with a 10.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13500HX pulls ahead with 0.4% better PassMark. Ryzen 7 5800X also has the bigger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13500HX is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 5800X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 5800X is at an unclear MSRP at $449 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 10.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i5-13500HX is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.4% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (61.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 i5-13500HX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2020), a healthier platform with FCBGA1964 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 14 cores / 20 threads instead of 8/16. 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 i5-13500HX Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5800X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13500HX	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	173 FPS	206 FPS
medium	161 FPS	178 FPS
high	135 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	114 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	170 FPS
medium	124 FPS	142 FPS
high	99 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	83 FPS
medium	75 FPS	74 FPS
high	60 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13500HX	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	545 FPS	662 FPS
medium	465 FPS	558 FPS
high	393 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	417 FPS
1440p
low	457 FPS	563 FPS
medium	403 FPS	493 FPS
high	350 FPS	423 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	361 FPS
4K
low	281 FPS	350 FPS
medium	248 FPS	308 FPS
high	234 FPS	288 FPS
ultra	208 FPS	250 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13500HX	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	648 FPS	693 FPS
medium	527 FPS	651 FPS
high	467 FPS	570 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	464 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	693 FPS
medium	486 FPS	573 FPS
high	425 FPS	498 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	413 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	484 FPS
medium	372 FPS	410 FPS
high	333 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	285 FPS	302 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13500HX	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	696 FPS	693 FPS
medium	696 FPS	693 FPS
high	696 FPS	693 FPS
ultra	646 FPS	693 FPS
1440p
low	696 FPS	693 FPS
medium	696 FPS	693 FPS
high	610 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	593 FPS
4K
low	555 FPS	604 FPS
medium	504 FPS	550 FPS
high	450 FPS	495 FPS
ultra	391 FPS	436 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13500HX and Ryzen 7 5800X

Core i5-13500HX

The Core i5-13500HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,827 points. Launch price was $326.

Ryzen 7 5800X

The Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13500HX packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13500HX has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-13500HX versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-13500HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13500HX scores 27,827 against the Ryzen 7 5800X's 27,712 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-13500HX. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500HX vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X.

Feature	Core i5-13500HX	Ryzen 7 5800X
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	32 MB+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX (2023)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	27,827	27,712

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13500HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13500HX	Ryzen 7 5800X
Socket	FCBGA1964	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	24