Intel Core i5-13600H vs Intel Core i9-12900KS

Processor comparisons   29-01-2023
   If you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a choice after reading the full tests Intel Core i5-13600H vs Intel Core i9-12900KS and see which is better for games or simple use for machine learning, video editing, streaming, rendering, programming. Here is all information from several benchmarks or real streaming and video editing tests. A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is presented in the form of the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like 7zip, WPrime, AIDA64, RealBench, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Gears 5, Blender, Prime95, Blender, Handbrake, PassMark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, UserBenchmark, MATLAB, Dolphin Emulator, VeraCrypt, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, 3DMark, PCMark 10, SuperPi, Furmark, Cinebench 23 (20, 15).
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

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

After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i9-12900KS or Intel Core i5-13600H.

Summary benchmark results

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

Core i5-13600H

58%

Core i9-12900KS

73%

This value shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i9-12900KS is 20% better than Core i5-13600H. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i5-13600H

56%

Core i9-12900KS

61%

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. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a small 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, Metro Exodus, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Half-Life: Alyx, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Ghostrunner, Forza Horizon 4, Control, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, League of Legends (LOL), Hitman 3, DOTA 2A, Monster Hunter World, NBA 2K20, Horizon Zero Dawn, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG).

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	100.1	108.6
Valorant	113.8	123.4
Cyberpunk 2077	63.7	69.1
Apex Legends	106.9	116.0
Call of Duty Warzone	85.3	92.6
Overwatch	92.2	100.0
Red Dead Redemption 2	78.5	85.1
DOOM Eternal	56.9	61.7
Warzone	88.7	96.3
Assassin's Creed	95.6	103.7
Valheim	94.4	102.4

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 video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. Therefore, 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 i5-13600H

120%

Core i9-12900KS

48%

To make a finishing decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i5-13600H is more energy efficient than the Core i9-12900KS since it has less power consumption: 45W vs. 150W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must 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 plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, machine learning, video rendering or video editing, programming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum efficiency, the CPU turns on all threads and cores that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using 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 use only one core to work, and all the advantages 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 i5-13600H	Intel Core i9-12900KS
Cinbench 15 Single-core	260	669
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2447	6984
Cinbench 20 Single-core	415	1113
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	5404	15520
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1390	3930
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	15490	44652

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

	Intel Core i5-13600H	Intel Core i9-12900KS
Single-Core	1273	4211
Multi-Core	28963	76561

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

	Intel Core i5-13600H	Intel Core i9-12900KS
Single-Core	1628	2187
Multi-Core	11883	20189

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. 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. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in new games. The economy are obvious! Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i5-13600H	Intel Core i9-12900KS
Announcement date	January 23, 2023	March 27, 2022
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCLGA1700
Core name	Raptor Lake	Alder Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	13	12
Turbo Frequency	4.8 MHz	5.5 MHz
Frequency	3.6 MHz	4 MHz
Cores	12	16
Threads	16	24
Bus rate	16 GT/s	16 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	14200 millions	12400 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	45 W	150 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 5200 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to LPDDR5/x 6400 MT/s Up to LPDDR4x 4267 MT/s	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
Max. Memory	64 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency	6500	6400
Memory bandwidth	64 GB/s	76.8 GB/s
L1 cache	2 MB	2 MB
L2 cache	6 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	18 MB	30 MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	No	Yes
Part number	Expansion Options	Expansion Options

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i9-12900KS is 9% better than Core i5-13600H in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i9-12900KS has 4 more core than Core i5-13600H. 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 i5-13600H is better: 5
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-12900KS is better: 30
However, it should be understood that the summary data in the table above do not mean that you should be guided entirely by them and trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch benchmarks video and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i5-13600H and Intel Core i9-12900KS before making a selection which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i5-13600H - all data

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

• Intel Core i5-13600H specs and review.

Intel Core i9-12900KS - all data

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

• Intel Core i9-12900KS specs and review.