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Intel Core i5-13500H vs Intel Core i5-13505H: Comparison

What is the difference between Core i5-13500H and Core i5-13505H?

The first real difference is memory type: Core i5-13500H DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR4x against Core i5-13505H DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x.

Who each one is for

Buy the Core i5-13500H for mainstream laptops and everyday productivity, though it is the wrong buy for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. The Core i5-13505H is the one to take for mainstream laptops and everyday productivity, though it is not built for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. Our rating of the Core i5-13500H (8/10): the Intel Core i5-13500H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip for mainstream laptops balancing power and portability. Our rating of the Core i5-13505H (8/10): the Intel Core i5-13505H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip for mainstream laptops balancing power and portability.

Where the two are identical

The common ground is wider than the gap: total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and p-core boost clock are identical here. They match on 13 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Is the P-Core Base Clock the same on the Core i5-13500H and Core i5-13505H?

It is. Both are listed at 2.6 GHz, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Form Factor

    Intel Core i5-13500H
    Laptop
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    Laptop
  • Codename

    Intel Core i5-13500H
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    Raptor Lake
  • Release Year

    Intel Core i5-13500H
    2023
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    2023
  • TDP

    Intel Core i5-13500H
    45 W
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    45 W
  • iGPU

    Intel Core i5-13500H
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Market Segment

    Intel Core i5-13500H
    Laptop
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    Laptop
  • Microarchitecture

    Intel Core i5-13500H
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    Raptor Lake
  • Socket

    Intel Core i5-13500H
    BGA 1744
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    BGA 1744
  • Process Node

    Intel Core i5-13500H
    7 nm
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    7 nm
  • Total Cores

    Intel Core i5-13500H
    12
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    12
  • Performance Cores

    Intel Core i5-13500H
    4
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    4
  • Efficiency Cores

    Intel Core i5-13500H
    8
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    8
  • Total Threads

    Intel Core i5-13500H
    16
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    16
  • SMT Enabled

    Intel Core i5-13500H
    Yes
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    Intel Core i5-13500H
    2.6 GHz
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    2.6 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    Intel Core i5-13500H
    4.7 GHz
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    4.7 GHz
  • L3 Cache

    Intel Core i5-13500H
    18 MB
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    18 MB
  • Base Power

    Intel Core i5-13500H
    45 W
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    45 W
  • Max Turbo Power

    Intel Core i5-13500H
    115 W
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    115 W
  • Memory Type

    Intel Core i5-13500H
    DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR4x
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
  • Integrated Graphics

    Intel Core i5-13500H
    Yes
    Intel Core i5-13505H
    Yes

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 13500H if you want the higher L3 cache (18 MB vs 18 MB).

    Choose 13505H if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Verdict

    Intel Core i5-13500H

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i5-13500H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip for mainstream laptops balancing power and portability.

    Intel Core i5-13505H

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i5-13505H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip for mainstream laptops balancing power and portability.

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