Intel Core i5-13500H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core i5-13500H is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2023.

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from $630, at an average price of $1020.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 47% faster and its entry price is $1 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i5-13500H a good processor?

The Intel Core i5-13500H is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 89 of 271 and delivers 33.4% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the H mean in Intel processors?

The H marks Intel's mid line: 45 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the Intel Core i5-13500H from?

Intel Core i5-13500H came out in 2023.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i5-13500H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 7 170.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i5-13500H cost?

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from $630, at an average price of $1020.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 47% faster and its entry price is $1 lower.

Specs

Model i5-13500H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i5
Socket BGA 1744
Boost frequency 4,7 GHz
Cores 12
Threads 16
Frequency 2,6 GHz
Cache 18 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 W
Configurable TDP-down 35 W
Tjunction 100 °C
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#89 of 271
Relative performance 33.4%
Laptops 4
Price from $630
Average price $1020

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 45.3% From $763 Intel Core i7-13800H 41.8% From $890 Intel Core i7-13700H 41.3% From $785 AMD Ryzen 7 250 39.9% From $674

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