Intel

Intel Core i5-13500HX

Expert rating8.3 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Laptop
CPU Socket:: BGA 1744
Core/Thread Count:: 14C/20T
TDP:: 55W
iGPU:: Intel UHD Graphics
CPU Series:: Core i5

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12

Intel Core i5-13500HX Review

Intel Core i5-13500HX 14-core 20-thread laptop (desktop-class) processor, 2.5GHz base / 4.7GHz boost, 55W TDP, Raptor Lake, BGA 1744 socket

The Intel Core i5-13500HX is a desktop-class mobile chip for high-performance gaming and creator laptops. It pairs 14 cores and 20 threads with a 2.5GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.7GHz and Intel UHD Graphics graphics, all within a 55W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 14 cores and 20 threads, the Intel Core i5-13500HX runs a 2.5GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.7GHz, backed by 24MB of L3 cache and Intel UHD Graphics graphics on the Raptor Lake architecture.

Platform and Deployment

The Intel Core i5-13500HX uses the BGA 1744 platform in a 55W envelope, positioned as a desktop-class mobile chip for high-performance gaming and creator laptops..

Comparison to Alternatives

Within the Core i5 lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core i5-13500HX sits at the 14-core tier, differentiated mainly by clock speed, TDP, and socket from its closest siblings. Against AMD's Ryzen Mobile and Ryzen AI Mobile processors in this catalog at a similar tier, the Intel Core i5-13500HX competes on platform ecosystem and per-core efficiency, while against Intel's own Core Ultra mobile parts in this catalog it occupies a narrower, more specialized deployment niche.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8.3 / 10

The Intel Core i5-13500HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.

Best for

Gaming laptops
Mobile workstations
Sustained multi-core workloads

Not for

Thin-and-light laptops
Battery-life-focused use
Fanless designs

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Codename	Raptor Lake
Release Year	2023

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Raptor Lake
Socket	BGA 1744
Process Node	7 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	14
Performance Cores	6
Efficiency Cores	8
Total Threads	20
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.5 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.7 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	24 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	55 W
Max Turbo Power	157 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR5, DDR4

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	55 W
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Core i5-13500HX?

The Intel Core i5-13500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads, a 2.5 GHz base and 4.7 GHz boost clock, 24 MB of L3 cache and a 55 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics. Socket: BGA 1744.

Will the Intel Core i5-13500HX work with my current setup?

The Intel Core i5-13500HX lists Socket is BGA 1744. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the Intel Core i5-13500HX best suited to?

Best suited to: Gaming laptops; Mobile workstations; Sustained multi-core workloads.

What are the drawbacks of the Intel Core i5-13500HX?

Not the best fit for: Thin-and-light laptops; Battery-life-focused use; Fanless designs.