i5-13600 vs i5-13420H

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13420H
2023
8 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
11.62
Core i5-13600
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 65 Watt
20.08
+72.8%

Core i5-13600 outperforms Core i5-13420H by an impressive 73% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13420H and Core i5-13600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking666276
Place by popularity45not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data57.94
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Raptor Lake-Hno data
Power efficiency24.4429.24
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-H (2023)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$255

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-13420H and Core i5-13600 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1220
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-13420H and Core i5-13600 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
SocketFCBGA1744FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13420H and Core i5-13600. 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++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP-+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-13420H and Core i5-13600 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 i5-13420H and Core i5-13600 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-13420H and Core i5-13600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size96 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel® ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency1.4 GHz1.55 GHz
Execution Units4832

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-13420H and Core i5-13600 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-13420H and Core i5-13600 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-13420H and Core i5-13600 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112
OpenGL4.64.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13420H and Core i5-13600.

PCIe version5.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes816

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.

i5-13420H 11.62
i5-13600 20.08
+72.8%

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.

i5-13420H 18452
i5-13600 31902
+72.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.62 20.08
Physical cores 8 14
Threads 12 20
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 65 Watt

i5-13420H has 44.4% lower power consumption.

i5-13600, on the other hand, has a 72.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 75% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads.

The Core i5-13600 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-13420H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-13420H is a notebook processor while Core i5-13600 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-13420H and Core i5-13600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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