Key Differences
In short — Core i5-13500 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7640X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7640X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-13500 is 2018 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-7640X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Up to 20% cheaper than Core i5-13500 - CA$387.75 vs CA$481.96
- Up to 13% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i5-13500 - CA$2.62 vs CA$3.01 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13500
- Performs up to 8% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i5-7640X - 160 vs 148 FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7640X - 20 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
148
92%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.62/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$387.75
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$387.75 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 49 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
FPS
160
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.01/FPS
87%
Price, CA$
CA$481.96
80%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$481.96 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 49 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i5-13500 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2023 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 14 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |