i9-13905H vs i5-13600

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13600
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 65 Watt
20.06
+5.8%
Core i9-13905H
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
18.96

Core i5-13600 outperforms Core i9-13905H by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13600 and Core i9-13905H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking282312
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation61.19no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency29.2139.87
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-S (2023−2024)Raptor Lake-H (2023)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$255$697

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-13600 and Core i9-13905H 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2020
Base clock speed2.7 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 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 i5-13600 and Core i9-13905H 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA1792
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13600 and Core i9-13905H. 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++
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 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-13600 and Core i9-13905H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-13600 and Core i9-13905H are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-13600 and Core i9-13905H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size192 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHz1.5 GHz
Execution Units3296

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-13600 and Core i9-13905H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-13600 and Core i9-13905H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-13600 and Core i9-13905H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13600 and Core i9-13905H.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes168

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.

i5-13600 20.06
+5.8%
i9-13905H 18.96

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.

i5-13600 31868
+5.8%
i9-13905H 30110

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.06 18.96
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 45 Watt

i5-13600 has a 5.8% higher aggregate performance score.

i9-13905H, on the other hand, has 44.4% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-13600 and Core i9-13905H.

Note that Core i5-13600 is a desktop processor while Core i9-13905H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-13600 and Core i9-13905H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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