Core i9-13905H vs Ryzen 5 3600
Core i9-13905H
Ryzen 5 3600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13905H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-13905H | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-13905H | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
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 i9-13905H and Ryzen 5 3600
Core i9-13905H
The Core i9-13905H 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: FCBGA1792. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 29,807 points. Launch price was $697.
Ryzen 5 3600
The Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,685 points. Launch price was $199.
Processing Power
The Core i9-13905H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-13905H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i9-13905H versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600 — a 25% clock advantage for the Core i9-13905H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i9-13905H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-13905H scores 29,807 against the Ryzen 5 3600's 17,685 — a 51% lead for the Core i9-13905H. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 19,384 vs 9,500 (68.4% advantage for the Core i9-13905H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,300 vs 1,295, a 55.9% lead for the Core i9-13905H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,000 vs 1,898 (152.2% advantage for the Core i9-13905H). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-13905H vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Core i9-13905H | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20+133% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+29% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) | Matisse (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 29,807+69% | 17,685 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 19,384+104% | 9,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,300+78% | 1,295 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,000+638% | 1,898 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-13905H uses the FCBGA1792 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Core i9-13905H versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 3600 — the Core i9-13905H supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 3600 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i9-13905H) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 3600) — the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: WM790,HM770 (Core i9-13905H) and AMD B550,AMD X570,AMD B450,AMD X470 (Ryzen 5 3600).
| Feature | Core i9-13905H | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1792 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 24+100% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 5 3600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-13905H) vs Yes (Ryzen 5 3600). The Core i9-13905H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe 96EU), while the Ryzen 5 3600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-13905H targets Workstation, Ryzen 5 3600 targets Gaming/Budget Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i9-13905H rivals Ryzen 9 7940HS; Ryzen 5 3600 rivals Core i5-10400.
| Feature | Core i9-13905H | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe 96EU | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | Yes |
| Target Use | Workstation | Gaming/Budget Workstation |
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