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 i5-13500TE

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Costs $165 less on MSRP ($235 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 71.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 93.3 vs 54.5 PassMark/$ ($235 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 250 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌337.5% higher power demand at 35W vs 8W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 8W instead of 35W, a 27W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,789 vs 21,936).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 54.5 vs 93.3 PassMark/$ ($400 MSRP vs $235 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13500TE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-13500TE

2023

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

2025

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Costs $165 less on MSRP ($235 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 71.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 93.3 vs 54.5 PassMark/$ ($235 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 8W instead of 35W, a 27W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 250 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌337.5% higher power demand at 35W vs 8W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,789 vs 21,936).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 54.5 vs 93.3 PassMark/$ ($400 MSRP vs $235 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13500TE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 250 better than Core i5-13500TE?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 PRO 250 is ahead with a 13.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13500TE pulls ahead with 0.7% better PassMark. Core i5-13500TE also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13500TE is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 250 is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-13500TE makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 PRO 250 is 70.2% more expensive on MSRP at $400 MSRP versus $235 MSRP, and it gives you a 13.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i5-13500TE is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.7% better PassMark. Core i5-13500TE is also 71.4% better value on MSRP (93.3 vs 54.5 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 250 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023). 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 i5-13500TE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 250 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13500TE	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
1080p
low	168 FPS	259 FPS
medium	151 FPS	238 FPS
high	126 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	140 FPS	229 FPS
medium	120 FPS	191 FPS
high	97 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	76 FPS	159 FPS
medium	70 FPS	134 FPS
high	55 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	92 FPS

Open Core i5-13500TE Open Ryzen 7 PRO 250

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13500TE	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
1080p
low	312 FPS	492 FPS
medium	268 FPS	408 FPS
high	226 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	319 FPS
1440p
low	267 FPS	430 FPS
medium	236 FPS	376 FPS
high	205 FPS	328 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	281 FPS
4K
low	166 FPS	284 FPS
medium	148 FPS	259 FPS
high	140 FPS	248 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	214 FPS

Open Core i5-13500TE Open Ryzen 7 PRO 250

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13500TE	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
1080p
low	548 FPS	545 FPS
medium	548 FPS	545 FPS
high	548 FPS	545 FPS
ultra	548 FPS	522 FPS
1440p
low	548 FPS	545 FPS
medium	548 FPS	545 FPS
high	548 FPS	523 FPS
ultra	548 FPS	449 FPS
4K
low	523 FPS	523 FPS
medium	440 FPS	457 FPS
high	388 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	343 FPS

Open Core i5-13500TE Open Ryzen 7 PRO 250

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13500TE	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
1080p
low	548 FPS	545 FPS
medium	548 FPS	545 FPS
high	548 FPS	545 FPS
ultra	548 FPS	545 FPS
1440p
low	548 FPS	545 FPS
medium	548 FPS	545 FPS
high	548 FPS	545 FPS
ultra	548 FPS	545 FPS
4K
low	548 FPS	545 FPS
medium	548 FPS	502 FPS
high	510 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	385 FPS

Open Core i5-13500TE Open Ryzen 7 PRO 250

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13500TE and Ryzen 7 PRO 250

Core i5-13500TE

The Core i5-13500TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 21,936 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,789 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13500TE packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13500TE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-13500TE versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-13500TE uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13500TE scores 21,936 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 250's 21,789 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-13500TE. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500TE vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 250.

Feature	Core i5-13500TE	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	5.1 GHz+13%
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	3.3 GHz+154%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	8 MB+540%
Process	10 nm	4 nm-60%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025)
PassMark	21,936	21,789
Cinebench R23 Multi	14,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,100	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13500TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13500TE	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Socket	LGA1700	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13500TE) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 250). The Core i5-13500TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13500TE targets Industrial / Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-13500TE rivals Core i5-12500TE.

Feature	Core i5-13500TE	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	Industrial / Embedded	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13500TE launched at $235 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 debuted at $400. On MSRP ($235 vs $400), the Core i5-13500TE is $165 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13500TE delivers 93.3 pts/$ vs 54.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 — making the Core i5-13500TE the 52.6% better value option.