i7-13790F vs i5-10500

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-10500
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
8.77
Core i7-13790F
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
30.26
+245%

Core i7-13790F outperforms Core i5-10500 by a whopping 245% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-10500 and Core i7-13790F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking891149
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data56.61
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency12.3042.45
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date30 April 2020 (4 years ago)10 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$441

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-10500 and Core i7-13790F basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1224
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)33 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-10500 and Core i7-13790F compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA12001700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-10500 and Core i7-13790F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data

Security technologies

Core i5-10500 and Core i7-13790F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-10500 and Core i7-13790F are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-10500 and Core i7-13790F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth41.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630N/A
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-10500 and Core i7-13790F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-10500 and Core i7-13790F integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-10500 and Core i7-13790F integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-10500 and Core i7-13790F.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-10500 8.77
i7-13790F 30.26
+245%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-10500 13417
i7-13790F 46309
+245%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.77 30.26
Recency 30 April 2020 10 February 2023
Physical cores 6 16
Threads 12 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm

i7-13790F has a 245% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 166.7% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-13790F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-10500 in performance tests.


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