Core i5-13500H vs Core i5-12600H
Core i5-13500H
Core i5-12600H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13500H
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12600H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13500H | Core i5-12600H |
|---|---|---|
| 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) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13500H | Core i5-12600H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13500H and Core i5-12600H
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.
Core i5-12600H
The Core i5-12600H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,871 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-13500H and Core i5-12600H share an identical 12-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-13500H versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-12600H — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-13500H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i5-13500H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-12600H uses Alder Lake-H (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13500H scores 21,080 against the Core i5-12600H's 20,871 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-13500H. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,400 vs 2,200, a 8.7% lead for the Core i5-13500H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 18 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i5-13500H | Core i5-12600H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 16 | 12 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+4% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.7 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+60% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) | Alder Lake-H (2022) |
| PassMark | 21,080+1% | 20,871 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,116 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,400+9% | 2,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,500 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FCBGA1744 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Core i5-13500H supports up to 96 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Core i5-13500H | Core i5-12600H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 96 GB+50% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 28 |
Advanced Features
Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Iris Xe Graphics 80EU (Core i5-13500H) and Iris Xe Graphics 80EU (Core i5-12600H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13500H targets High performance laptop, Core i5-12600H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13500H rivals Ryzen 7 7735HS; Core i5-12600H rivals Ryzen 5 6600H.
| Feature | Core i5-13500H | Core i5-12600H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | High performance laptop | Performance Laptop |
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