Intel Core i9-13950HX vs Intel Core i5-13600HX

Processor comparisons   14-11-2022
   For example you can't decide which processor to buy, you can make a decision after reading the comprehensive tests Intel Core i9-13950HX vs Intel Core i5-13600HX and understand which is better for games or normal use for programming, video editing, machine learning, streaming, rendering. Here is all information from real streaming and video editing tests or several benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is presented in the form of the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like 7zip, VeraCrypt, SuperPi, Gears 5, Handbrake, AIDA64, MATLAB, Blender, Prime95, RealBench, UserBenchmark, Dolphin Emulator, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), 3DMark, Blender, PassMark, WPrime, PCMark 10, Furmark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

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

After reading the results of joint benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i5-13600HX or Intel Core i9-13950HX.

Summary benchmark results

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

Core i9-13950HX

64%

Core i5-13600HX

59%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i9-13950HX is 7% 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 i9-13950HX

64%

Core i5-13600HX

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

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	112.9	101.8
Valorant	128.3	115.6
Cyberpunk 2077	71.9	64.8
Apex Legends	120.6	108.7
Call of Duty Warzone	96.2	86.7
Overwatch	103.9	93.7
Red Dead Redemption 2	88.5	79.8
DOOM Eternal	64.2	57.8
Warzone	100.1	90.2
Assassin's Creed	107.8	97.1
Valheim	106.5	96.0

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. 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 i9-13950HX

124%

Core i5-13600HX

152%

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 i5-13600HX is more energy efficient than the Core i9-13950HX as it consumes less power: 65W vs. 40W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to 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

Let's say you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, streaming, machine learning, video editing or video rendering, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU turns on all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum efficiency. 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. Because 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 i9-13950HX	Intel Core i5-13600HX
Cinbench 15 Single-core	446	282
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	4439	2765
Cinbench 20 Single-core	726	457
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	9835	6127
Cinbench 23 Single-core	2507	1566
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	28251	17589

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

	Intel Core i9-13950HX	Intel Core i5-13600HX
Single-Core	2295	1432
Multi-Core	48131	29964

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

	Intel Core i9-13950HX	Intel Core i5-13600HX
Single-Core	2423	1835
Multi-Core	24434	13490

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 i9-13950HX	Intel Core i5-13600HX
Announcement date	November 12, 2022	November 12, 2022
Type	Laptop	Laptop
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA1744
Core name	Raptor Lake	Raptor Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	13	13
Turbo Frequency	5.6 MHz	4.8 MHz
Frequency	3.4 MHz	2.4 MHz
Cores	24	14
Threads	32	20
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)	65 W	40 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	DDR4 3200 MT/s
Max. Memory	128 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency	6500	6500
Memory bandwidth	89.6 GB/s	64 GB/s
L1 cache	4 MB	2 MB
L2 cache	24 MB	6 MB
L3 cache	68 MB	44 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 i9-13950HX is 29% better than Core i5-13600HX in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i9-13950HX 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 i9-13950HX is better: 29
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-13600HX is better: 2
However, it should be realized that all the data that you have looked at here do not mean that taking them into account you should totally trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Be sure to watch the video tests and read the opinion of real owners of Intel Core i9-13950HX and Intel Core i5-13600HX before making a selection which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i9-13950HX - all data

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

• Intel Core i9-13950HX specs and review.

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.