Core i5-13500 vs Ryzen 7 8700G

Intel Core i5-13500 ≈ ₹23,300 today · 2023 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G ≈ ₹34,900 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-13500 and Ryzen 7 8700G are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-13500 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Core i5-13500 Ryzen 7 8700G

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Why pick Core i5-13500

6 more cores (14 vs 8)
About ₹11,600 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 7 8700G

No clear advantage on paper.

Specifications

	Core i5-13500	Ryzen 7 8700G
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Zen 4
Code name	Raptor Lake	Phoenix
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	14	8
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 8E	8P
Threads	20	16
Boost clock	4.8 GHz	5.1 GHz
Base clock	2.5 GHz	4.2 GHz
L2 cache	11.5 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	24 MB	16 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 4.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Wraith Spire (before Aug 1, 2025) Wraith Stealth (since Aug 1, 2025)
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	Radeon 700M
Released	2023-01-03	2024-01-31
Price today (≈)	₹23,300	₹34,900

FAQ

Is Core i5-13500 better than Ryzen 7 8700G?

Core i5-13500 and Ryzen 7 8700G are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-13500 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i5-13500 or Ryzen 7 8700G?

Both are rated at 65 W.

Which is better value, Core i5-13500 or Ryzen 7 8700G?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i5-13500 gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 7 8700G. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i5-13500 and Ryzen 7 8700G use the same motherboard?

No. Core i5-13500 uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 7 8700G uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.