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Intel Core i5-12600HX vs Intel Core i5-13500H: Comparison
Core i5-12600HX vs Core i5-13500H p-core boost clock compared
P-core boost clock is the dividing line, Core i5-12600HX 4.60 GHz against Core i5-13500H 4.7 GHz. They differ on release year too, 2022 on the Core i5-12600HX versus 2023 on the Core i5-13500H. Igpu is not the same on both, Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors on the Core i5-12600HX versus Intel Iris Xe Graphics on the Core i5-13500H. There is a split on microarchitecture as well, Alder Lake on the Core i5-12600HX versus Raptor Lake on the Core i5-13500H. They differ on base power too, 55 W on the Core i5-12600HX versus 45 W on the Core i5-13500H. They differ on max turbo power too, 157 W on the Core i5-12600HX versus 115 W on the Core i5-13500H.
Who each one is for
Buy the Core i5-12600HX for gaming laptops and mobile workstations, though it is the wrong buy for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. The Core i5-13500H suits mainstream laptops and everyday productivity, though it is not the pick for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. Our rating of the Core i5-12600HX (8.3/10): the Intel Core i5-12600HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads. Our rating of the Core i5-13500H (8/10): the Intel Core i5-13500H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip for mainstream laptops balancing power and portability.
What Core i5-12600HX and Core i5-13500H have in common
Everything else lines up. Total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and l3 cache read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 4 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core i5-12600HX and Core i5-13500H differ on p-core base clock?
Yes. P-Core Base Clock reads 2.5 GHz on the Core i5-12600HX versus 2.6 GHz on the Core i5-13500H.
Is the Integrated Graphics the same on the Core i5-12600HX and Core i5-13500H?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 2022
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 2023
TDP
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 45 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- Raptor Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- FCBGA1964
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- BGA 1744
Process Node
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 10 nm
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 12
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 12
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 4
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 8
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 8
Total Threads
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 16
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 16
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 2.5 GHz
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 2.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 4.60 GHz
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 4.7 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 18 MB
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 18 MB
Base Power
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 45 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- 157 W
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- 115 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- DDR5 or DDR4
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR4x
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i5-12600HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-13500H
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 12600HX if you want the higher L3 cache (18 MB vs 18 MB).
Choose 13500H if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Intel Core i5-12600HX
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-12600HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.
Intel Core i5-13500H
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-13500H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip for mainstream laptops balancing power and portability.