i5-13500E vs i9-10900KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10900KF
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
14.17
Core i5-13500E
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 65 Watt
17.65
+24.6%

Core i5-13500E outperforms Core i9-10900KF by a significant 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10900KF and Core i5-13500E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking514352
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation14.75no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency10.7325.70
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date30 April 2020 (4 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$509no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-10900KF and Core i5-13500E 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2020
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10900KF and Core i5-13500E 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)125 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10900KF and Core i5-13500E. 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+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-10900KF and Core i5-13500E 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 i9-10900KF and Core i5-13500E are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10900KF and Core i5-13500E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics 770

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10900KF and Core i5-13500E.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i9-10900KF 14.17
i5-13500E 17.65
+24.6%

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.

i9-10900KF 22507
i5-13500E 28036
+24.6%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-10900KF 1764
i5-13500E 1776
+0.7%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-10900KF 9043
i5-13500E 10592
+17.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.17 17.65
Recency 30 April 2020 4 January 2023
Physical cores 10 14
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 65 Watt

i5-13500E has a 24.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 40% more physical cores, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-13500E is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10900KF in performance tests.


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