Core 5 220H vs Core i5-13500H

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar Core 5 220H

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

108%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

107%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

106%

#93

Core 5 220H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

95%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

94%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13500H

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

109%

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

104%

#47

Core i5-13500H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

98%

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 5 220H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-13500H in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13500H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13500H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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 5 220H Benchmark Check

Core i5-13500H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 5 220H and Core i5-13500H

Core 5 220H

The Core 5 220H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 21,192 points. Launch price was $342.

Core i5-13500H

The Core i5-13500H 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 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: 21,080 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 5 220H and Core i5-13500H share an identical 12-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core 5 220H versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-13500H — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Core 5 220H (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). Both are built on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture using a 10 nm process. In PassMark, the Core 5 220H scores 21,192 against the Core i5-13500H's 21,080 — a 0.5% lead for the Core 5 220H. Both processors carry 18 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13500H
Cores / Threads	12 / 16	12 / 16
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+4%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+4%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark	21,192	21,080
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	15,116
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,400
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	11,500

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1744 socket with PCIe 5.0.

Feature	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13500H
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	96 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	28

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 5 220H) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13500H). The Core i5-13500H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Core 5 220H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13500H targets High performance laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13500H rivals Ryzen 7 7735HS.