Core i5-13600HX vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
Core i5-13600HX
Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
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 i5-13600HX
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13600HX | Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($192) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13600HX | Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($192) |
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 i5-13600HX and Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
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.
Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
The Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,565 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13600HX packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-13600HX has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-13600HX versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-13600HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600HX scores 27,646 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645's 27,565 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-13600HX. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13600HX vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645.
| Feature | Core i5-13600HX | Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20+133% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.1 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz+46% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-HX (2023) | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 27,646 | 27,565 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13600HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-13600HX | Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
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