Core i9-13900H vs Core i5-13600HX

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 i9-13900H

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

107%

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

103%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

100%

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

98%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

98%

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

95%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

93%

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i9-13900H leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-13600HX is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i9-13900H	Core i5-13600HX
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($617)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX (2023) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i9-13900H	Core i5-13600HX
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($617)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i9-13900H Benchmark Check

Core i5-13600HX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-13900H and Core i5-13600HX

Core i9-13900H

The Core i9-13900H 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 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 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: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,444 points. Launch price was $617.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i9-13900H and Core i5-13600HX share an identical 14-core/20-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i9-13900H versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-13600HX — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i9-13900H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i9-13900H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-13600HX uses Raptor Lake-HX (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-13900H scores 27,444 against the Core i5-13600HX's 27,646 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-13600HX. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i9-13900H	Core i5-13600HX
Cores / Threads	14 / 20	14 / 20
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+13%	4.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	2.6 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-H (2023−2024)	Raptor Lake-HX (2023)
PassMark	27,444	27,646

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-13900H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-13600HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.