Core i5-13600H vs Ryzen 7 7435HS

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: +30.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while Ryzen 7 7435HS needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 7 7435HS

2023

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,101 vs 23,291).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13600H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-13600H

2023

Ryzen 7 7435HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +30.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while Ryzen 7 7435HS needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,101 vs 23,291).
❌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 7435HS?

Yes. Core i5-13600H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 30.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.8% 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 i5-13600H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 30.3% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13600H is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 16 threads.

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

Core i5-13600H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i5-13600H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 30.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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 more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 7435HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 7435HS
1080p
low	291 FPS	166 FPS
medium	259 FPS	145 FPS
high	218 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	239 FPS	141 FPS
medium	191 FPS	121 FPS
high	157 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	166 FPS	78 FPS
medium	135 FPS	72 FPS
high	104 FPS	57 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 7435HS
1080p
low	582 FPS	464 FPS
medium	544 FPS	391 FPS
high	446 FPS	339 FPS
ultra	402 FPS	297 FPS
1440p
low	555 FPS	397 FPS
medium	469 FPS	346 FPS
high	393 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	341 FPS	274 FPS
medium	291 FPS	246 FPS
high	267 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	195 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 7435HS
1080p
low	582 FPS	578 FPS
medium	582 FPS	495 FPS
high	582 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	582 FPS	524 FPS
medium	582 FPS	440 FPS
high	582 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	507 FPS	333 FPS
4K
low	582 FPS	394 FPS
medium	499 FPS	325 FPS
high	445 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	230 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 7435HS
1080p
low	582 FPS	578 FPS
medium	582 FPS	578 FPS
high	582 FPS	578 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	578 FPS
1440p
low	582 FPS	578 FPS
medium	582 FPS	578 FPS
high	582 FPS	568 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	495 FPS
4K
low	582 FPS	510 FPS
medium	558 FPS	469 FPS
high	502 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	433 FPS	364 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600H and Ryzen 7 7435HS

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 7435HS

The Ryzen 7 7435HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt R (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 23,101 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13600H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7435HS 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 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7435HS — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600H (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i5-13600H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7435HS uses Rembrandt R (2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600H scores 23,291 against the Ryzen 7 7435HS's 23,101 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-13600H. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-13600H vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7435HS.

Feature	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 7435HS
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+7%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	3.1 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	4 MB+100%
Process	Intel 7 nm	6 nm-14%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Rembrandt R (2025)
PassMark	23,291	23,101
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 7435HS uses FP7r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 7435HS
Socket	FCBGA1744	FP7r2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	28	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13600H) / not specified (Ryzen 7 7435HS). The Core i5-13600H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Ryzen 7 7435HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600H targets High performance laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13600H rivals Ryzen 7 7840HS.