Intel Core i5-13500 | AMD A12-9720P | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-13500 and the AMD A12-9720P and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-13500 14 core processor released in Q1/2023 with the AMD A12-9720P which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2016. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Intel Core i 13000 (AL) (16) | CPU group | AMD A12-9700 (2) |
13 | Generation | 6 |
Alder Lake S Refresh | Architecture | Excavator (Bristol Ridge) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i5-12500 | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i5-14500 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-13500 is a 14 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (4.80 GHz). The processor can compute 20 threads at the same time. The AMD A12-9720P clocks with 2.70 GHz (3.60 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-13500 | Characteristic | AMD A12-9720P |
14 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz (4.80 GHz) 6x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 2.70 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Excavator |
1.80 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.76 GHz |
1.55 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
11 | GPU Generation | 6 |
10 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
32 | Compute units | 8 |
256 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-13500, while the AMD A12-9720P supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-13500 | Characteristic | AMD A12-9720P |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-1866 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
11.50 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
24.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 7.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-13500 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the AMD A12-9720P is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-13500 | Characteristic | AMD A12-9720P |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
154 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-13500 has 35.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of AMD A12-9720P is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-13500 | Characteristic | AMD A12-9720P |
10 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, FMA4 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | FP4 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q4/2016 |
232 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13500
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge) @ 0.76 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13500
21,216 CB R23 MC @ 147 W |
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AMD A12-9720P
2.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-13500 | AMD A12-9720P |
Unknown | Unknown |