Core i5-13600HX vs Core i5-13500HX

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13600HX

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

111%

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

105%

#53

Core i5-13600HX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13500HX

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

118%

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

108%

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

103%

#44

Core i5-13500HX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

97%

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-13600HX leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-13500HX is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-13600HX	Core i5-13500HX
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-HX (2023) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX (2023) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-13600HX	Core i5-13500HX
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 i5-13600HX Benchmark Check

Core i5-13500HX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600HX and Core i5-13500HX

Core i5-13600HX

The Core i5-13600HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,646 points. Launch price was $284.

Core i5-13500HX

The Core i5-13500HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,827 points. Launch price was $326.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-13600HX and Core i5-13500HX share an identical 14-core/20-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-13600HX versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-13500HX — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600HX (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). Both are built on the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture using a Intel 7 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-13600HX scores 27,646 against the Core i5-13500HX's 27,827 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-13500HX. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-13600HX	Core i5-13500HX
Cores / Threads	14 / 20	14 / 20
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+2%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+4%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX (2023)	Raptor Lake-HX (2023)
PassMark	27,646	27,827