Core i5-13600H vs Ryzen 5 240

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 i5-13600H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while Ryzen 5 240 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 5 240

2025

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,167 vs 23,291).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13600H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-13600H

2023

Ryzen 5 240

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while Ryzen 5 240 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,167 vs 23,291).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13600H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13600H better than Ryzen 5 240?

Yes. Core i5-13600H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 9.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.5% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-13600H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 9.6% 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 i5-13600H 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 i5-13600H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i5-13600H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 9.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 5 240 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023). 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 i5-13600H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 240 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 5 240
1080p
low	291 FPS	265 FPS
medium	259 FPS	239 FPS
high	218 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	239 FPS	234 FPS
medium	191 FPS	191 FPS
high	157 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	166 FPS	162 FPS
medium	135 FPS	135 FPS
high	104 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 5 240
1080p
low	582 FPS	426 FPS
medium	544 FPS	353 FPS
high	446 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	402 FPS	271 FPS
1440p
low	555 FPS	369 FPS
medium	469 FPS	320 FPS
high	393 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	240 FPS
4K
low	341 FPS	265 FPS
medium	291 FPS	235 FPS
high	267 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	183 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 5 240
1080p
low	582 FPS	579 FPS
medium	582 FPS	579 FPS
high	582 FPS	579 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	579 FPS
1440p
low	582 FPS	579 FPS
medium	582 FPS	579 FPS
high	582 FPS	520 FPS
ultra	507 FPS	449 FPS
4K
low	582 FPS	501 FPS
medium	499 FPS	445 FPS
high	445 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	315 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 5 240
1080p
low	582 FPS	579 FPS
medium	582 FPS	579 FPS
high	582 FPS	579 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	579 FPS
1440p
low	582 FPS	579 FPS
medium	582 FPS	579 FPS
high	582 FPS	579 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	545 FPS
4K
low	582 FPS	565 FPS
medium	558 FPS	506 FPS
high	502 FPS	450 FPS
ultra	433 FPS	386 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600H and Ryzen 5 240

Core i5-13600H

The Core i5-13600H 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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: 23,291 points. Launch price was $311.

Ryzen 5 240

The Ryzen 5 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,167 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13600H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 240 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-13600H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-13600H versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 240 — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 240 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Core i5-13600H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 240 uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600H scores 23,291 against the Ryzen 5 240's 23,167 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-13600H. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-13600H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 240.

Feature	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 5 240
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	5 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	4.3 GHz+54%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	23,291	23,167
Cinebench R23 Multi	14,857	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,423	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	9,684	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13600H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 240 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 5 240
Socket	FCBGA1744	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
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: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13600H) / not specified (Ryzen 5 240). The Core i5-13600H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Ryzen 5 240 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600H targets High performance laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13600H rivals Ryzen 7 7840HS.