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 i9-13900H

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 105W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (27,444 vs 28,325).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 44.5 vs 94.7 PassMark/$ ($617 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 7600X can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 5 7600X

2022

Why buy it

✅+3.2% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Costs $318 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $617 MSRP).
✅Delivers 113.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 94.7 vs 44.5 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $617 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌133.3% higher power demand at 105W vs 45W.

Core i9-13900H

2023

Ryzen 5 7600X

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 105W, a 60W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+3.2% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Costs $318 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $617 MSRP).
✅Delivers 113.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 94.7 vs 44.5 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $617 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (27,444 vs 28,325).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 44.5 vs 94.7 PassMark/$ ($617 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 7600X can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌133.3% higher power demand at 105W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i9-13900H better than Ryzen 5 7600X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i9-13900H is ahead with a 2.7% average FPS lead across 45 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 7600X pulls ahead with 3.2% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 7600X also has the bigger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 7600X is the better fit. You are getting 3.2% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).

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

Core i9-13900H is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 7600X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i9-13900H is 106.4% more expensive on MSRP at $617 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.7% average FPS lead across 45 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 5 7600X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 3.2% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 7600X is also 113.0% better value on MSRP (94.7 vs 44.5 PassMark/$), 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 i9-13900H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 i9-13900H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7600X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-13900H	Ryzen 5 7600X
1080p
low	262 FPS	266 FPS
medium	253 FPS	246 FPS
high	210 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	179 FPS
1440p
low	223 FPS	226 FPS
medium	192 FPS	189 FPS
high	154 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	154 FPS	157 FPS
medium	132 FPS	131 FPS
high	101 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	87 FPS

Open Core i9-13900H Open Ryzen 5 7600X

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-13900H	Ryzen 5 7600X
1080p
low	636 FPS	649 FPS
medium	543 FPS	524 FPS
high	458 FPS	436 FPS
ultra	417 FPS	386 FPS
1440p
low	554 FPS	544 FPS
medium	492 FPS	455 FPS
high	416 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	357 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	325 FPS	341 FPS
medium	296 FPS	290 FPS
high	279 FPS	271 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	232 FPS

Open Core i9-13900H Open Ryzen 5 7600X

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-13900H	Ryzen 5 7600X
1080p
low	648 FPS	708 FPS
medium	530 FPS	652 FPS
high	467 FPS	571 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	484 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	708 FPS
medium	491 FPS	554 FPS
high	427 FPS	479 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	409 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	463 FPS
medium	374 FPS	392 FPS
high	339 FPS	341 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	281 FPS

Open Core i9-13900H Open Ryzen 5 7600X

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-13900H	Ryzen 5 7600X
1080p
low	686 FPS	708 FPS
medium	686 FPS	708 FPS
high	686 FPS	708 FPS
ultra	672 FPS	708 FPS
1440p
low	686 FPS	708 FPS
medium	686 FPS	708 FPS
high	626 FPS	658 FPS
ultra	552 FPS	571 FPS
4K
low	555 FPS	560 FPS
medium	504 FPS	502 FPS
high	451 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	394 FPS	391 FPS

Open Core i9-13900H Open Ryzen 5 7600X

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-13900H and Ryzen 5 7600X

Core i9-13900H

The Core i9-13900H 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 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: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,444 points. Launch price was $617.

Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-13900H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-13900H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i9-13900H versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Core i9-13900H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). The Core i9-13900H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-13900H scores 27,444 against the Ryzen 5 7600X's 28,325 — a 3.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-13900H vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X.

Feature	Core i9-13900H	Ryzen 5 7600X
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+133%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+2%	5.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	4.7 GHz+81%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	6 MB+200%
Process	Intel 7 nm	5 nm, 6 nm-29%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	27,444	28,325+3%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	15,300
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	13,800

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-13900H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i9-13900H	Ryzen 5 7600X
Socket	FCBGA1744	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	28

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i9-13900H) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Core i9-13900H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.

Feature	Core i9-13900H	Ryzen 5 7600X
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core i9-13900H launched at $617 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 7600X debuted at $299. On MSRP ($617 vs $299), the Ryzen 5 7600X is $318 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-13900H delivers 44.5 pts/$ vs 94.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 7600X — making the Ryzen 5 7600X the 72.2% better value option.