Core i7-13800H vs Ryzen 5 5600X

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 i7-13800H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 5 5600X

2020

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13800H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (21,845 vs 26,349).
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Core i7-13800H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i7-13800H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Core i7-13800H

2023

Ryzen 5 5600X

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13800H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (21,845 vs 26,349).
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Core i7-13800H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i7-13800H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13800H better than Ryzen 5 5600X?

Yes. Core i7-13800H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 10.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 20.6% 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 i7-13800H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 10.9% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13800H is the better fit. You are getting 20.6% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads.

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

Core i7-13800H is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 5600X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-13800H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you a 10.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 5600X is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (73.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Core i7-13800H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2020), a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 14 cores / 20 threads instead of 6/12. 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 i7-13800H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13800H	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	262 FPS	203 FPS
medium	251 FPS	174 FPS
high	210 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	223 FPS	169 FPS
medium	191 FPS	141 FPS
high	153 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	154 FPS	85 FPS
medium	131 FPS	76 FPS
high	101 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13800H	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	615 FPS	464 FPS
medium	521 FPS	387 FPS
high	443 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	291 FPS
1440p
low	533 FPS	397 FPS
medium	468 FPS	334 FPS
high	398 FPS	290 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	253 FPS
4K
low	313 FPS	263 FPS
medium	280 FPS	226 FPS
high	267 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	171 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13800H	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	648 FPS	546 FPS
medium	530 FPS	473 FPS
high	467 FPS	432 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	358 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	508 FPS
medium	491 FPS	413 FPS
high	427 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	312 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	348 FPS
medium	373 FPS	292 FPS
high	338 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	199 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13800H	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	659 FPS	546 FPS
medium	659 FPS	546 FPS
high	659 FPS	546 FPS
ultra	659 FPS	546 FPS
1440p
low	659 FPS	546 FPS
medium	659 FPS	546 FPS
high	626 FPS	546 FPS
ultra	551 FPS	524 FPS
4K
low	555 FPS	529 FPS
medium	504 FPS	484 FPS
high	451 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	393 FPS	379 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13800H and Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i7-13800H

The Core i7-13800H 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 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 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: 26,349 points. Launch price was $457.

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13800H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-13800H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-13800H versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-13800H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i7-13800H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13800H scores 26,349 against the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,845 — a 18.7% lead for the Core i7-13800H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-13800H vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X.

Feature	Core i7-13800H	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+133%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+13%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.7 GHz+48%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	32 MB+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	26,349+21%	21,845

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13800H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-13800H	Ryzen 5 5600X
Socket	FCBGA1744	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	24