Core i5-13500H vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

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 i5-13500H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13500H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,870 vs 21,080).
❌Launch MSRP is still $220 MSRP, while Core i5-13500H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-13500H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13500H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-13500H

2023

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13500H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,870 vs 21,080).
❌Launch MSRP is still $220 MSRP, while Core i5-13500H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-13500H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13500H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13500H better than Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE?

Yes. Core i5-13500H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 4.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1% better 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 i5-13500H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.6% 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 i5-13500H is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 16 threads.

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

Core i5-13500H is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i5-13500H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $220 MSRP, and it gives you a 4.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (94.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Core i5-13500H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4 and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 16 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 i5-13500H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13500H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
1080p
low	182 FPS	171 FPS
medium	149 FPS	148 FPS
high	122 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	148 FPS
medium	118 FPS	124 FPS
high	96 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	81 FPS
medium	72 FPS	74 FPS
high	57 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13500H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
1080p
low	527 FPS	408 FPS
medium	512 FPS	345 FPS
high	418 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	267 FPS
1440p
low	527 FPS	352 FPS
medium	448 FPS	310 FPS
high	374 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	321 FPS	236 FPS
4K
low	329 FPS	243 FPS
medium	278 FPS	220 FPS
high	254 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	224 FPS	181 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13500H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
1080p
low	527 FPS	522 FPS
medium	527 FPS	522 FPS
high	527 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	527 FPS	428 FPS
1440p
low	527 FPS	506 FPS
medium	527 FPS	434 FPS
high	527 FPS	389 FPS
ultra	498 FPS	325 FPS
4K
low	527 FPS	373 FPS
medium	492 FPS	316 FPS
high	439 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	219 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13500H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
1080p
low	527 FPS	522 FPS
medium	527 FPS	522 FPS
high	527 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	527 FPS	522 FPS
1440p
low	527 FPS	522 FPS
medium	527 FPS	522 FPS
high	527 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	527 FPS	488 FPS
4K
low	527 FPS	516 FPS
medium	527 FPS	462 FPS
high	500 FPS	412 FPS
ultra	431 FPS	354 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13500H and Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

Core i5-13500H

The Core i5-13500H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 21,080 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,870 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13500H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13500H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-13500H versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-13500H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-13500H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13500H scores 21,080 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE's 20,870 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-13500H. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500H vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE.

Feature	Core i5-13500H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+2%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.2 GHz+23%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	21,080+1%	20,870
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,116	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,400	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,500	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13500H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13500H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
Socket	FCBGA1744	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	28	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13500H) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE). The Core i5-13500H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13500H targets High performance laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13500H rivals Ryzen 7 7735HS.