CPU
GPU
Core i5-13500H
Xeon Gold 6136
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 Xeon Gold 6136
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13500H | Xeon Gold 6136 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13500H | Xeon Gold 6136 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon Gold 6136
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.
Xeon Gold 6136
The Xeon Gold 6136 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 21,049 points. Launch price was $2,460.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13500H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, matching the Xeon Gold 6136's 12 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-13500H versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6136 — a 23.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-13500H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i5-13500H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6136 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13500H scores 21,080 against the Xeon Gold 6136's 21,049 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-13500H. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500H vs 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6136.
| Feature | Core i5-13500H | Xeon Gold 6136 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 16 | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+27% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 24.75 MB+38% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 12 MB+500% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 21,080 | 21,049 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,116 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,400 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,500 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13500H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6136 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13500H versus 2666 on the Xeon Gold 6136 — the Xeon Gold 6136 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6136 supports up to 768 of RAM compared to 96 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-13500H) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6136). PCIe lanes: 28 (Core i5-13500H) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6136) — the Xeon Gold 6136 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i5-13500H | Xeon Gold 6136 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200 | 2666+53220% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 96 GB+13107100% | 768 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 48+71% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13500H) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6136). The Core i5-13500H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Xeon Gold 6136 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13500H targets High performance laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13500H rivals Ryzen 7 7735HS.
| Feature | Core i5-13500H | Xeon Gold 6136 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | High performance laptop | — |
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