Core i5-13600H vs Ryzen 7 8840U

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: +6.9% 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 8840U needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,291 vs 23,415).
❌60.7% higher power demand at 45W vs 28W.

Ryzen 7 8840U

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 28W instead of 45W, a 17W reduction.

Trade-offs

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

Core i5-13600H

2023

Ryzen 7 8840U

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.9% 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 8840U needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 28W instead of 45W, a 17W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,291 vs 23,415).
❌60.7% higher power demand at 45W vs 28W.

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 8840U better than Core i5-13600H?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i5-13600H is ahead with a 6.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 8840U pulls ahead with 0.5% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 8840U is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 8840U still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 8840U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.5% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 8840U is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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 8840U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 8840U
1080p
low	291 FPS	255 FPS
medium	259 FPS	235 FPS
high	218 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	170 FPS
1440p
low	239 FPS	227 FPS
medium	191 FPS	189 FPS
high	157 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	166 FPS	157 FPS
medium	135 FPS	133 FPS
high	104 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 8840U
1080p
low	582 FPS	468 FPS
medium	544 FPS	388 FPS
high	446 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	402 FPS	301 FPS
1440p
low	555 FPS	409 FPS
medium	469 FPS	358 FPS
high	393 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	265 FPS
4K
low	341 FPS	269 FPS
medium	291 FPS	247 FPS
high	267 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	202 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 8840U
1080p
low	582 FPS	585 FPS
medium	582 FPS	585 FPS
high	582 FPS	585 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	585 FPS
1440p
low	582 FPS	585 FPS
medium	582 FPS	585 FPS
high	582 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	507 FPS	451 FPS
4K
low	582 FPS	521 FPS
medium	499 FPS	458 FPS
high	445 FPS	406 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	345 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 8840U
1080p
low	582 FPS	585 FPS
medium	582 FPS	585 FPS
high	582 FPS	585 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	585 FPS
1440p
low	582 FPS	585 FPS
medium	582 FPS	585 FPS
high	582 FPS	585 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	548 FPS
4K
low	582 FPS	559 FPS
medium	558 FPS	501 FPS
high	502 FPS	446 FPS
ultra	433 FPS	384 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600H and Ryzen 7 8840U

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 8840U

The Ryzen 7 8840U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,415 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13600H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 8840U 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 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8840U — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8840U (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-13600H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 8840U uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600H scores 23,291 against the Ryzen 7 8840U's 23,415 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 8840U. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-13600H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8840U.

Feature	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 8840U
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	5.1 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	3.3 GHz+18%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025)
PassMark	23,291	23,415
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 8840U uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13600H	Ryzen 7 8840U
Socket	FCBGA1744	FP8
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 8840U). The Core i5-13600H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Ryzen 7 8840U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600H targets High performance laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13600H rivals Ryzen 7 7840HS.