Intel Core i5-13600HX vs Intel Core i9-13900

Processor comparisons   14-11-2022
   For example you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a decision after reading the comprehensive tests Intel Core i5-13600HX vs Intel Core i9-13900 and understand which is better for games or normal use for machine learning, streaming, video editing, programming, rendering. Here you can find useful information from real video editing and streaming tests or various benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software like AIDA64, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Prime95, PassMark, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, RealBench, SuperPi, Blender, PCMark 10, GeekBench 6, 5.2, WPrime, VeraCrypt, MATLAB, Blender, 3DMark, Furmark, UserBenchmark, 7zip, Handbrake, Gears 5, Dolphin Emulator.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

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

After looking at the data of parallel benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i9-13900 or Intel Core i5-13600HX.

Summary benchmark results

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

Core i5-13600HX

59%

Core i9-13900

67%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i9-13900 is 11% better than Core i5-13600HX. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i5-13600HX

57%

Core i9-13900

62%

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 this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a little game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Forza Horizon 4, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Ghostrunner, NBA 2K20, Half-Life: Alyx, League of Legends (LOL), Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Hitman 3, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Metro Exodus, Battlefield V, Control, Horizon Zero Dawn, DOTA 2A, Monster Hunter World, Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	101.8	110.5
Valorant	115.6	125.6
Cyberpunk 2077	64.8	70.3
Apex Legends	108.7	118.1
Call of Duty Warzone	86.7	94.2
Overwatch	93.7	101.7
Red Dead Redemption 2	79.8	86.7
DOOM Eternal	57.8	62.8
Warzone	90.2	98.0
Assassin's Creed	97.1	105.5
Valheim	96.0	104.2

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 participating in the comparisons not only were the equipped with different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, FullHD or 4K. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you compare it in one assembly with the video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i5-13600HX

152%

Core i9-13900

56%

To make a finishing choice 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 i5-13600HX is more energy efficient than the Core i9-13900 as it consumes less power: 40W vs. 115W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. 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

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, machine learning, video editing or video rendering, streaming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor turns on all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to reach maximum performance. You will find out 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. Since there are still many programs that use only one core to run, 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 i5-13600HX	Intel Core i9-13900
Cinbench 15 Single-core	282	521
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2765	5424
Cinbench 20 Single-core	457	865
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	6127	12052
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1566	3054
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	17589	34668

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

	Intel Core i5-13600HX	Intel Core i9-13900
Single-Core	1432	2791
Multi-Core	29964	59086

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

	Intel Core i5-13600HX	Intel Core i9-13900
Single-Core	1835	1965
Multi-Core	13490	22085

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The newer the processor, 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, thereby increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in the newest games. Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	Intel Core i5-13600HX	Intel Core i9-13900
Announcement date	November 12, 2022	December 13, 2022
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCLGA1700
Core name	Raptor Lake	Raptor Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	13	13
Turbo Frequency	4.8 MHz	5.6 MHz
Frequency	2.4 MHz	3 MHz
Cores	14	24
Threads	20	32
Bus rate	16 GT/s	16 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	14200 millions	14200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	40 W	115 W
Memory type	DDR4 3200 MT/s	Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
Max. Memory	64 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency	6500	6500
Memory bandwidth	64 GB/s	89.6 GB/s
L1 cache	2 MB	2 MB
L2 cache	6 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	44 MB	36 MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	Yes	Yes
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i9-13900 is 20% better than Core i5-13600HX in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i9-13900 has 10 more core than Core i5-13600HX. 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 i5-13600HX is better: 2
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-13900 is better: 29
All the data in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should totally trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Better to watch the testing video and read the reviews of real owners of Intel Core i5-13600HX and Intel Core i9-13900 before making a decision which of the processors to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i5-13600HX - all data

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

• Intel Core i5-13600HX specs and review.

Intel Core i9-13900 - all data

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

• Intel Core i9-13900 specs and review.