Intel Core i5-13420H vs Intel Core i5-12600H

Processor comparisons 30-01-2023

   Let's say you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a choice by looking at the Intel Core i5-13420H vs Intel Core i5-12600H tests and see which is better for games or normal use for machine learning, programming, video editing, streaming, rendering. Here is all information from real video editing and streaming tests or several benchmarks. A careful review of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is presented in the form of the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests like 7zip, Handbrake, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Dolphin Emulator, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Furmark, MATLAB, SuperPi, Blender, AIDA64, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Gears 5, Prime95, VeraCrypt, Blender, PassMark, PCMark 10, RealBench, 3DMark, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), WPrime, UserBenchmark.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Borderlands 3
Watch Dogs Legion
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Valorant
Red Dead Redemption 2
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
Last Man Standing
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Valheim
Death Stranding
Grand Theft Auto V
Fortnite
Overwatch
DOOM: Eternal
Halo Infinite
Rainbow Six Siege
Cyberpunk 2077
Apex Legends
Fallout 76

After reading the results of all benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i5-12600H or Intel Core i5-13420H.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i5-13420H

57%

Core i5-12600H

58%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i5-12600H is 1% better than Core i5-13420H. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i5-13420H

55%

Core i5-12600H

55%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a little game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of less popular games in which CPU comparisons were performed: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Half-Life: Alyx, Metro Exodus, Battlefield V, Control, Ghostrunner, Forza Horizon 4, Microsoft Flight Simulator, League of Legends (LOL), Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Hitman 3, DOTA 2A, Monster Hunter World, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), NBA 2K20, Horizon Zero Dawn.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	97.6	98.4
Valorant	110.9	111.8
Cyberpunk 2077	62.1	62.6
Apex Legends	104.2	105.1
Call of Duty Warzone	83.2	83.8
Overwatch	89.8	90.5
Red Dead Redemption 2	76.5	77.1
DOOM Eternal	55.4	55.9
Warzone	86.5	87.2
Assassin's Creed	93.1	93.9
Valheim	92.0	92.8

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i5-13420H

102%

Core i5-12600H

145%

To make a finishing resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i5-12600H is more energy efficient than the Core i5-13420H as it consumes less power: 45W vs. 40W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. It is necessary to count so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, machine learning, programming, video editing or video rendering, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum performance, the processor uses all threads and cores that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that can use only one core to work, and all the benefit of multi-core mode are unused.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i5-13420H	Intel Core i5-12600H
Cinbench 15 Single-core	201	360
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2207	2626
Cinbench 20 Single-core	342	860
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	4922	5963
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1238	2013
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	14181	19657

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-13420H	Intel Core i5-12600H
Single-Core	1130	4715
Multi-Core	24178	27519

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-13420H	Intel Core i5-12600H
Single-Core	1381	1746
Multi-Core	9395	10166

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in new games. The savings are obvious! Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i5-13420H	Intel Core i5-12600H
Announcement date	January 11, 2023	January 07, 2022
Type	Laptop	Laptop
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA1744
Core name	Raptor Lake	Alder Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	13	12
Turbo Frequency	4.6 MHz	4.5 MHz
Frequency	3.4 MHz	3.3 MHz
Cores	8	12
Threads	12	16
Bus rate	16 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	14200 millions	10200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	45 W	40 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 5200 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to LPDDR5/x 5200 MT/s Up to LPDDR4x 4267 MT/s	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to LPDDR5 5200 MT/s Up to LPDDR4x 4267 MT/s
Max. Memory	64 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency	4800
Memory bandwidth	68 GB/s	45.8 GB/s
L1 cache	1 MB
L2 cache	1 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	18 MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	Expansion Options

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i5-13420H is 2% better than Core i5-12600H in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i5-12600H has 4 more core than Core i5-13420H. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-13420H is better: 9
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-12600H is better: 26
Although it should be realized that the summary data in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should undividedly trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Better to watch benchmarks video and read the reviews of real owners of Intel Core i5-13420H and Intel Core i5-12600H before making a choice which CPU to buy for gaming and which not.

Intel Core i5-13420H - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i5-13420H specs and review.

Intel Core i5-12600H - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i5-12600H specs and review.

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