Intel Core i5-13600 vs Apple M1 Max

Processor comparisons   12-11-2022
   For example you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a decision by looking at the Intel Core i5-13600 vs Apple M1 Max tests and decide which is better for games or simple use for machine learning, rendering, streaming, programming, video editing. Here you can find useful information from several benchmarks or real video editing and streaming tests. A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests such as SuperPi, 3DMark, 7zip, UserBenchmark, Blender, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Handbrake, VeraCrypt, Furmark, AIDA64, WPrime, PCMark 10, Dolphin Emulator, MATLAB, GeekBench 6, 5.2, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Prime95, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), RealBench, Gears 5, PassMark, Blender.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

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

After reading the results of parallel benchmarks and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming Apple M1 Max or Intel Core i5-13600.

Summary benchmark results

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

Core i5-13600

63%

M1 Max

60%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i5-13600 is 4% better than M1 Max. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i5-13600

59%

M1 Max

57%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: Battlefield V, Monster Hunter World, Horizon Zero Dawn, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Ghostrunner, NBA 2K20, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Microsoft Flight Simulator, DOTA 2A, Forza Horizon 4, Half-Life: Alyx, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Metro Exodus, League of Legends (LOL), Control, Hitman 3, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO).

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	104.2	101.3
Valorant	118.4	115.1
Cyberpunk 2077	66.3	64.5
Apex Legends	111.3	108.2
Call of Duty Warzone	88.8	86.3
Overwatch	95.9	93.2
Red Dead Redemption 2	81.7	79.4
DOOM Eternal	59.2	57.6
Warzone	92.3	89.8
Assassin's Creed	99.5	96.7
Valheim	98.3	95.5

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 tested computers not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, FullHD or 4K. 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 i5-13600

100%

M1 Max

332%

To make a final choice 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 M1 Max is more energy efficient than the Core i5-13600 as it consumes less power: 65W vs. 18W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for video editing or video rendering, machine learning, streaming, programming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum performance, the processor turns on all threads and cores that it has. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the software you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, 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 i5-13600	Apple M1 Max
Cinbench 15 Single-core	383	313
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	3979	1811
Cinbench 20 Single-core	637	617
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	8839	3106
Cinbench 23 Single-core	2241	2360
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	25423	12204

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

	Intel Core i5-13600	Apple M1 Max
Single-Core	2048	5344
Multi-Core	43328	34572

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

	Intel Core i5-13600	Apple M1 Max
Single-Core	1965	1793
Multi-Core	15871	13028

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 you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in new games. It turns out that you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Core i5-13600	Apple M1 Max
Announcement date	December 10, 2022	October 07, 2021
Type	Desktop	Laptop;Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1700	M1
Core name	Adler Lake	8x Firestorm and 2x Icestorm
Architecture	x86	hybrid (big.LITTLE)
Generation	13	1
Turbo Frequency	4.9 MHz
Frequency	3.5 MHz	3.2 MHz
Cores	14	10
Threads	20	10
Bus rate	16 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	14200 millions	57000 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	65 W	18 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	LPDDR5 - Up to 6400MHz
Max. Memory	128 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency	6500	6400
Memory bandwidth	89.6 GB/s	409 GByte/s
L1 cache	2 MB	4MB
L2 cache	12 MB	24MB
L3 cache	24 MB	48MB
Overclocking	y	No
Supports ECC	Yes	No
Part number		APL1105

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i5-13600 is 8% better than M1 Max in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i5-13600 has 4 more core than M1 Max. 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 i5-13600 is better: 30
The number of parameters for which Apple M1 Max is better: 8
The summary data in the text above do not mean that you should be guided entirely by them and trust a simple comparison of these figures. Be sure to watch benchmarks video and read the opinion of of people who bought Intel Core i5-13600 and Apple M1 Max before making a selection which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i5-13600 - all data

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

• Intel Core i5-13600 specs and review.

Apple M1 Max - all data

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

• Apple M1 Max specs and review.