i5-13600HX vs i5-13400

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13400
2023
10 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.60
Core i5-13600HX
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 55 Watt
17.38
+19%

Core i5-13600HX outperforms Core i5-13400 by a moderate 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13400 and Core i5-13600HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking485359
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation44.10no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Raptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency21.2629.91
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-S (2023−2024)Raptor Lake-HX (2023)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$221$284

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-13400 and Core i5-13600HX basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores10 (Deca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1620
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-13400 and Core i5-13600HX compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13400 and Core i5-13600HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-13400 and Core i5-13600HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-13400 and Core i5-13600HX are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-13400 and Core i5-13600HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 730Intel® UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHz1.5 GHz
Execution Units2432

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-13400 and Core i5-13600HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-13400 and Core i5-13600HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-13400 and Core i5-13600HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13400 and Core i5-13600HX.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-13400 14.60
i5-13600HX 17.38
+19%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-13400 23191
i5-13600HX 27606
+19%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i5-13400 12107
i5-13600HX 15135
+25%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.60 17.38
Physical cores 10 14
Threads 16 20
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 55 Watt

i5-13600HX has a 19% higher aggregate performance score, 40% more physical cores and 25% more threads, and 18.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-13600HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-13400 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-13400 is a desktop processor while Core i5-13600HX is a notebook one.


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