Ryzen 5 6600U vs Core i5-13420H

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 6600U

6 / 12

16,992

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Core i5-13420H

8 / 12

17,205

+1.3%

About PassMark

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13420H

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

108%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

106%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

104%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

103%

#132

Core i5-13420H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-13420H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 6600U in both compute-intensive tasks (1.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 5 6600U	Core i5-13420H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 6600U	Core i5-13420H
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.

Ryzen 5 6600U Benchmark Check

Core i5-13420H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 6600U and Core i5-13420H

Ryzen 5 6600U

The Ryzen 5 6600U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,992 points. Launch price was $299.

Core i5-13420H

The Core i5-13420H 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 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 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: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 17,205 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 6600U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-13420H offers 8 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-13420H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 6600U versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13420H — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-13420H (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 6600U uses the Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Core i5-13420H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 6600U scores 16,992 against the Core i5-13420H's 17,205 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i5-13420H. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 6600U vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-13420H.

Feature	Ryzen 5 6600U	Core i5-13420H
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 12+33%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	4.6 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+38%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)+33%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	6 nm-14%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022)	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark	16,992	17,205+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 6600U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-13420H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.