Core i5-13500HX vs Ryzen 7 7840H

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

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7840H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (27,827 vs 27,832).

Ryzen 7 7840H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +31.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).

Core i5-13500HX

2023

Ryzen 7 7840H

2023

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +31.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7840H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (27,827 vs 27,832).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7840H better than Core i5-13500HX?

Yes. Ryzen 7 7840H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 31.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 7840H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 31.0% 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, Ryzen 7 7840H is the better fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 7840H still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 7840H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 31.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 7 7840H is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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 7840H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13500HX	Ryzen 7 7840H
1080p
low	173 FPS	268 FPS
medium	161 FPS	241 FPS
high	135 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	114 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	234 FPS
medium	124 FPS	191 FPS
high	99 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	160 FPS
medium	75 FPS	132 FPS
high	60 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	89 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13500HX	Ryzen 7 7840H
1080p
low	546 FPS	499 FPS
medium	465 FPS	415 FPS
high	393 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	318 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	437 FPS
medium	403 FPS	383 FPS
high	350 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	280 FPS
4K
low	281 FPS	290 FPS
medium	248 FPS	265 FPS
high	234 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	208 FPS	215 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13500HX	Ryzen 7 7840H
1080p
low	648 FPS	696 FPS
medium	527 FPS	696 FPS
high	467 FPS	696 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	650 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	696 FPS
medium	486 FPS	637 FPS
high	425 FPS	548 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	464 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	534 FPS
medium	372 FPS	460 FPS
high	333 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	285 FPS	344 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13500HX	Ryzen 7 7840H
1080p
low	696 FPS	696 FPS
medium	696 FPS	696 FPS
high	696 FPS	696 FPS
ultra	646 FPS	696 FPS
1440p
low	696 FPS	696 FPS
medium	696 FPS	696 FPS
high	610 FPS	696 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	631 FPS
4K
low	555 FPS	619 FPS
medium	504 FPS	553 FPS
high	450 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	391 FPS	434 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13500HX and Ryzen 7 7840H

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 7840H

The Ryzen 7 7840H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 27,832 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13500HX packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7840H 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 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840H — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840H (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 7840H uses Phoenix (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13500HX scores 27,827 against the Ryzen 7 7840H's 27,832 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 7 7840H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500HX vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7840H.

Feature	Core i5-13500HX	Ryzen 7 7840H
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	5.1 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX (2023)	Phoenix (2023−2024)
PassMark	27,827	27,832

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13500HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7840H uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.