Core 5 220H vs Core i5-13600K

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

✅Draws 45W instead of 125W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (21,192 vs 37,655).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 24 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13600K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-13600K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 18 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Core 5 220H needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Core 5 220H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌177.8% higher power demand at 125W vs 45W.

Core 5 220H

2024

Core i5-13600K

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 125W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 18 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Core 5 220H needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (21,192 vs 37,655).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 24 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13600K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Core 5 220H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌177.8% higher power demand at 125W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13600K better than Core 5 220H?

Yes. Core i5-13600K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 13.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 77.7% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-13600K is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 13.7% 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 i5-13600K is the better fit. You are getting 77.7% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 18 MB).

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

Core i5-13600K is the smarter buy today. Core i5-13600K is at an unclear MSRP at $329 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 13.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (114.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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 2022). 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 i5-13600K Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13600K
1080p
low	277 FPS	281 FPS
medium	249 FPS	264 FPS
high	210 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	235 FPS
medium	186 FPS	198 FPS
high	152 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	161 FPS	159 FPS
medium	131 FPS	133 FPS
high	101 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	90 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Core i5-13600K

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13600K
1080p
low	530 FPS	632 FPS
medium	521 FPS	533 FPS
high	427 FPS	450 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	416 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	540 FPS
medium	449 FPS	474 FPS
high	376 FPS	403 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	351 FPS
4K
low	330 FPS	316 FPS
medium	279 FPS	282 FPS
high	256 FPS	269 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	238 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Core i5-13600K

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13600K
1080p
low	530 FPS	663 FPS
medium	530 FPS	543 FPS
high	530 FPS	477 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	414 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	600 FPS
medium	530 FPS	499 FPS
high	530 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	496 FPS	376 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	441 FPS
medium	492 FPS	381 FPS
high	439 FPS	344 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	295 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Core i5-13600K

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13600K
1080p
low	530 FPS	941 FPS
medium	530 FPS	941 FPS
high	530 FPS	923 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	831 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	941 FPS
medium	530 FPS	850 FPS
high	530 FPS	738 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	651 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	651 FPS
medium	530 FPS	588 FPS
high	500 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	431 FPS	437 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Core i5-13600K

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 5 220H and Core i5-13600K

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 i5-13600K

The Core i5-13600K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 37,655 points. Launch price was $319.

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Processing Power

The Core 5 220H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-13600K offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i5-13600K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core 5 220H versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i5-13600K — a 4% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600K (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-13600K uses Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core 5 220H scores 21,192 against the Core i5-13600K's 37,655 — a 56% lead for the Core i5-13600K. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core 5 220H vs 24 MB on the Core i5-13600K.

Feature	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13600K
Cores / Threads	12 / 16	14 / 20+17%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	5.1 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3.5 GHz+30%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	24 MB+33%
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, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
PassMark	21,192	37,655+78%

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Memory & Platform

The Core 5 220H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-13600K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13600K
Socket	FCBGA1744	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	—	192 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 5 220H) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13600K). The Core i5-13600K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Core 5 220H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600K targets Desktop.