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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-13600K

2022

Why buy it

✅+29.5% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS across 15 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌177.8% higher power demand at 125W vs 45W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.7% higher average FPS across 15 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 125W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (29,088 vs 37,655).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).

Core i5-13600K

2022

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

2024

Why buy it

✅+29.5% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.7% higher average FPS across 15 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 125W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS across 15 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌177.8% higher power demand at 125W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (29,088 vs 37,655).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS better than Core i5-13600K?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is ahead with a 6.7% average FPS lead across 15 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13600K pulls ahead with 29.5% better PassMark. Core i5-13600K also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13600K is the better fit. You are getting 29.5% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-13600K makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.7% average FPS lead across 15 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i5-13600K is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 29.5% better PassMark. Core i5-13600K is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (114.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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 i5-13600K Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
1080p
low	281 FPS	266 FPS
medium	264 FPS	240 FPS
high	220 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	233 FPS
medium	198 FPS	190 FPS
high	158 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	158 FPS
medium	133 FPS	131 FPS
high	102 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	88 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
1080p
low	632 FPS	487 FPS
medium	533 FPS	405 FPS
high	450 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	416 FPS	310 FPS
1440p
low	540 FPS	427 FPS
medium	474 FPS	374 FPS
high	403 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	273 FPS
4K
low	316 FPS	283 FPS
medium	282 FPS	259 FPS
high	269 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	209 FPS

Open Core i5-13600K Open Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
1080p
low	663 FPS	727 FPS
medium	543 FPS	727 FPS
high	477 FPS	727 FPS
ultra	414 FPS	649 FPS
1440p
low	600 FPS	727 FPS
medium	499 FPS	636 FPS
high	434 FPS	547 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	463 FPS
4K
low	441 FPS	530 FPS
medium	381 FPS	459 FPS
high	344 FPS	408 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	343 FPS

Open Core i5-13600K Open Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
1080p
low	941 FPS	727 FPS
medium	941 FPS	727 FPS
high	923 FPS	727 FPS
ultra	831 FPS	727 FPS
1440p
low	941 FPS	727 FPS
medium	850 FPS	727 FPS
high	738 FPS	716 FPS
ultra	651 FPS	631 FPS
4K
low	651 FPS	619 FPS
medium	588 FPS	553 FPS
high	529 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	434 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600K and Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

Core i5-13600K

The Core i5-13600K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 37,655 points. Launch price was $319.

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 29,088 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13600K packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13600K has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i5-13600K versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-13600K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600K scores 37,655 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS's 29,088 — a 25.7% lead for the Core i5-13600K. L3 cache: 24 MB on the Core i5-13600K vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz	5.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	24 MB+50%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	37,655+29%	29,088
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	15,930
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,332
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	11,037

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13600K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel 600 series,Intel 700 series (Core i5-13600K) and FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS).

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
Socket	LGA1700	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	256 GB+33%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13600K) vs AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i5-13600K) and Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600K targets Desktop, Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS targets Enterprise Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	Radeon 780M
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V, SVM
Target Use	Desktop	Enterprise Performance Laptop