Core 5 220H vs Core i5-13500H

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core 5 220H

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13500H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-13500H

2023

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while Core 5 220H needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 5 220H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (21,080 vs 21,192).

Core 5 220H

2024

Core i5-13500H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while Core 5 220H needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13500H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 5 220H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (21,080 vs 21,192).

Quick Answers

So, is Core 5 220H better than Core i5-13500H?

Yes. Core 5 220H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.5% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core 5 220H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.3% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core 5 220H is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core 5 220H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core 5 220H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 6.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core 5 220H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 16 threads instead of 12/16. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core 5 220H Benchmark Check

Core i5-13500H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13500H
1080p
low	277 FPS	182 FPS
medium	249 FPS	149 FPS
high	210 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	148 FPS
medium	186 FPS	118 FPS
high	152 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	161 FPS	83 FPS
medium	131 FPS	72 FPS
high	101 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	45 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Core i5-13500H

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13500H
1080p
low	530 FPS	527 FPS
medium	521 FPS	512 FPS
high	427 FPS	418 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	376 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	527 FPS
medium	449 FPS	448 FPS
high	376 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	321 FPS
4K
low	330 FPS	329 FPS
medium	279 FPS	278 FPS
high	256 FPS	254 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	224 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Core i5-13500H

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13500H
1080p
low	530 FPS	527 FPS
medium	530 FPS	527 FPS
high	530 FPS	527 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	527 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	527 FPS
medium	530 FPS	527 FPS
high	530 FPS	527 FPS
ultra	496 FPS	498 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	527 FPS
medium	492 FPS	492 FPS
high	439 FPS	439 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	370 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Core i5-13500H

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13500H
1080p
low	530 FPS	527 FPS
medium	530 FPS	527 FPS
high	530 FPS	527 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	527 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	527 FPS
medium	530 FPS	527 FPS
high	530 FPS	527 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	527 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	527 FPS
medium	530 FPS	527 FPS
high	500 FPS	500 FPS
ultra	431 FPS	431 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Core i5-13500H

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 5 220H and Core i5-13500H

Core 5 220H

The Core 5 220H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 21,192 points. Launch price was $342.

Core i5-13500H

The Core i5-13500H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 21,080 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 5 220H and Core i5-13500H share an identical 12-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core 5 220H versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-13500H — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Core 5 220H (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). Both are built on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture using a 10 nm process. In PassMark, the Core 5 220H scores 21,192 against the Core i5-13500H's 21,080 — a 0.5% lead for the Core 5 220H. Both processors carry 18 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13500H
Cores / Threads	12 / 16	12 / 16
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+4%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+4%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark	21,192	21,080
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	15,116
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,400
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	11,500

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1744 socket with PCIe 5.0.

Feature	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13500H
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	96 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	28

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 5 220H) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13500H). The Core i5-13500H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Core 5 220H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13500H targets High performance laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13500H rivals Ryzen 7 7735HS.