CPU
GPU
Core i5-13600H
Ryzen 7 7735H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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 i5-13600H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7735H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13600H | Ryzen 7 7735H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13600H | Ryzen 7 7735H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-13600H and Ryzen 7 7735H
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 7735H
The Ryzen 7 7735H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 April 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 23,619 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13600H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7735H 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 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7735H — a 1% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600H (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-13600H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7735H uses Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600H scores 23,291 against the Ryzen 7 7735H's 23,619 — a 1.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 7735H. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-13600H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7735H.
| Feature | Core i5-13600H | Ryzen 7 7735H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 16+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+1% | 4.75 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.2 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total)+13% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 6 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) | Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) |
| PassMark | 23,291 | 23,619+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 14,857 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,423 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,684 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13600H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7735H uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Core i5-13600H 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. PCIe lanes: 28 (Core i5-13600H) vs 20 (Ryzen 7 7735H) — the Core i5-13600H offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i5-13600H | Ryzen 7 7735H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 96 GB+50% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13600H) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7735H). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Xe Graphics 80EU (Core i5-13600H) and Radeon 680M (Ryzen 7 7735H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600H targets High performance laptop, Ryzen 7 7735H targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Core i5-13600H rivals Ryzen 7 7840HS.
| Feature | Core i5-13600H | Ryzen 7 7735H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU | Radeon 680M |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | High performance laptop | Mobile |
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