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 i7-13620H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.1% 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.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics (64EU), while Ryzen 7 5800X needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,804 vs 27,712).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 5800X

2020

Why buy it

✅+16.4% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13620H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $449 MSRP, while Core i7-13620H 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 i7-13620H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13620H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-13620H

2023

Ryzen 7 5800X

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.1% 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.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics (64EU), while Ryzen 7 5800X needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+16.4% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,804 vs 27,712).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13620H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $449 MSRP, while Core i7-13620H 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 i7-13620H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13620H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13620H better than Ryzen 7 5800X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i7-13620H is ahead with a 5.1% 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 16.4% better PassMark. Ryzen 7 5800X 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 7 5800X is the better fit. You are getting 16.4% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 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 i7-13620H is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 5800X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-13620H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $449 MSRP, and it gives you a 5.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 5800X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 16.4% better PassMark. Ryzen 7 5800X is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (61.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 i7-13620H 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 i7-13620H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5800X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13620H	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	293 FPS	206 FPS
medium	269 FPS	178 FPS
high	229 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	241 FPS	170 FPS
medium	197 FPS	142 FPS
high	162 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	169 FPS	83 FPS
medium	138 FPS	74 FPS
high	107 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13620H	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	595 FPS	662 FPS
medium	519 FPS	558 FPS
high	426 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	384 FPS	417 FPS
1440p
low	532 FPS	563 FPS
medium	450 FPS	493 FPS
high	380 FPS	423 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	361 FPS
4K
low	329 FPS	350 FPS
medium	281 FPS	308 FPS
high	258 FPS	288 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	250 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13620H	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	595 FPS	693 FPS
medium	595 FPS	651 FPS
high	595 FPS	570 FPS
ultra	595 FPS	464 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	693 FPS
medium	595 FPS	573 FPS
high	587 FPS	498 FPS
ultra	507 FPS	413 FPS
4K
low	595 FPS	484 FPS
medium	494 FPS	410 FPS
high	442 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	302 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13620H	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	595 FPS	693 FPS
medium	595 FPS	693 FPS
high	595 FPS	693 FPS
ultra	595 FPS	693 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	693 FPS
medium	595 FPS	693 FPS
high	595 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	595 FPS	593 FPS
4K
low	595 FPS	604 FPS
medium	557 FPS	550 FPS
high	502 FPS	495 FPS
ultra	432 FPS	436 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13620H and Ryzen 7 5800X

Core i7-13620H

The Core i7-13620H 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 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 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: 23,804 points. Launch price was $502.

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 i7-13620H packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-13620H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-13620H versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-13620H (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i7-13620H 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 i7-13620H scores 23,804 against the Ryzen 7 5800X's 27,712 — a 15.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-13620H vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X.

Feature	Core i7-13620H	Ryzen 7 5800X
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+4%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.8 GHz+58%
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	23,804	27,712+16%
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,176	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,859	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,766	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13620H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Core i7-13620H versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 5800X — the Core i7-13620H 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: 20 (Core i7-13620H) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 5800X) — the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Mobile (Core i7-13620H) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 5800X).

Feature	Core i7-13620H	Ryzen 7 5800X
Socket	FCBGA1744	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB	128 GB+33%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Core i7-13620H supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-13620H) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5800X). The Core i7-13620H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (64EU)), while the Ryzen 7 5800X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop.