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: +4.2% 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 5800X needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,291 vs 27,712).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 5800X

2020

Why buy it

✅+19% 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 $449 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 5800X

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.2% 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 5800X needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+19% higher PassMark.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,291 vs 27,712).
❌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 $449 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 5800X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i5-13600H is ahead with a 4.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5800X pulls ahead with 19% better PassMark. Ryzen 7 5800X 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 5800X is the better fit. You are getting 19% 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 5800X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i5-13600H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $449 MSRP, and it gives you a 4.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 5800X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 19% better PassMark. Ryzen 7 5800X is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (61.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 5800X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	291 FPS	206 FPS
medium	259 FPS	178 FPS
high	218 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	239 FPS	170 FPS
medium	191 FPS	142 FPS
high	157 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	166 FPS	83 FPS
medium	135 FPS	74 FPS
high	104 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	582 FPS	662 FPS
medium	544 FPS	558 FPS
high	446 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	402 FPS	417 FPS
1440p
low	555 FPS	563 FPS
medium	469 FPS	493 FPS
high	393 FPS	423 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	361 FPS
4K
low	341 FPS	350 FPS
medium	291 FPS	308 FPS
high	267 FPS	288 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	250 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	582 FPS	693 FPS
medium	582 FPS	651 FPS
high	582 FPS	570 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	464 FPS
1440p
low	582 FPS	693 FPS
medium	582 FPS	573 FPS
high	582 FPS	498 FPS
ultra	507 FPS	413 FPS
4K
low	582 FPS	484 FPS
medium	499 FPS	410 FPS
high	445 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	302 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	582 FPS	693 FPS
medium	582 FPS	693 FPS
high	582 FPS	693 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	693 FPS
1440p
low	582 FPS	693 FPS
medium	582 FPS	693 FPS
high	582 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	593 FPS
4K
low	582 FPS	604 FPS
medium	558 FPS	550 FPS
high	502 FPS	495 FPS
ultra	433 FPS	436 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600H and Ryzen 7 5800X

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 5800X

The Ryzen 7 5800X 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 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: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13600H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5800X 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 5800X — 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 5800X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600H scores 23,291 against the Ryzen 7 5800X's 27,712 — a 17.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-13600H vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X.

Feature	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 5800X
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)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	23,291	27,712+19%
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 5800X 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 5800X — the Core i5-13600H supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 5800X 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 5800X) — the Core i5-13600H offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 5800X
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 5800X). The Core i5-13600H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Ryzen 7 5800X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600H targets High performance laptop, Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13600H rivals Ryzen 7 7840HS.

Feature	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 5800X
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