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: +17.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 105W, a 60W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅16.7% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while Ryzen 7 3800XT needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,291 vs 23,441).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 3800XT

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $399 MSRP, while Core i5-13600H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 105W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-13600H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13600H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-13600H

2023

Ryzen 7 3800XT

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 105W, a 60W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅16.7% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while Ryzen 7 3800XT needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,291 vs 23,441).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $399 MSRP, while Core i5-13600H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 105W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-13600H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌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 7 3800XT?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i5-13600H is ahead with a 17.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 3800XT pulls ahead with 0.6% better PassMark. Ryzen 7 3800XT also has the bigger cache pool with 77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 3800XT is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).

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

Core i5-13600H is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 3800XT makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i5-13600H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and it gives you a 17.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 3800XT is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.6% better PassMark. Ryzen 7 3800XT is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (58.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 i5-13600H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2020) and a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4. 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 7 3800XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 3800XT
1080p
low	291 FPS	172 FPS
medium	259 FPS	145 FPS
high	218 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	239 FPS	147 FPS
medium	191 FPS	119 FPS
high	157 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	166 FPS	82 FPS
medium	135 FPS	72 FPS
high	104 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 3800XT
1080p
low	582 FPS	586 FPS
medium	544 FPS	502 FPS
high	446 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	402 FPS	341 FPS
1440p
low	555 FPS	507 FPS
medium	469 FPS	439 FPS
high	393 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	296 FPS
4K
low	341 FPS	315 FPS
medium	291 FPS	275 FPS
high	267 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	207 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 3800XT
1080p
low	582 FPS	586 FPS
medium	582 FPS	586 FPS
high	582 FPS	554 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	459 FPS
1440p
low	582 FPS	586 FPS
medium	582 FPS	562 FPS
high	582 FPS	485 FPS
ultra	507 FPS	405 FPS
4K
low	582 FPS	504 FPS
medium	499 FPS	414 FPS
high	445 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	301 FPS

Open Core i5-13600H Open Ryzen 7 3800XT

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 3800XT
1080p
low	582 FPS	586 FPS
medium	582 FPS	586 FPS
high	582 FPS	586 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	586 FPS
1440p
low	582 FPS	586 FPS
medium	582 FPS	586 FPS
high	582 FPS	586 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	547 FPS
4K
low	582 FPS	570 FPS
medium	558 FPS	510 FPS
high	502 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	433 FPS	398 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600H and Ryzen 7 3800XT

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 7 3800XT

The Ryzen 7 3800XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 23,441 points. Launch price was $399.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13600H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3800XT offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13600H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-13600H versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3800XT — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600H (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-13600H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3800XT uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600H scores 23,291 against the Ryzen 7 3800XT's 23,441 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 3800XT. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-13600H vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3800XT.

Feature	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 3800XT
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+2%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	3.8 GHz+36%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	32 MB+78%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
PassMark	23,291	23,441
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 7 3800XT uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13600H versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 3800XT — the Core i5-13600H supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 3800XT supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 96 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Core i5-13600H) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 3800XT) — the Core i5-13600H offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 3800XT
Socket	FCBGA1744	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB	128 GB+33%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28+17%	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13600H) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 3800XT). The Core i5-13600H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Ryzen 7 3800XT requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600H targets High performance laptop, Ryzen 7 3800XT targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13600H rivals Ryzen 7 7840HS.

Feature	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 3800XT
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Iris Xe Graphics 80EU	—
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	High performance laptop	Desktop