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Intel Core i5-13500HX vs Intel Core i5-13600HX: Comparison
What is the difference between Core i5-13500HX and Core i5-13600HX?
They are built to different briefs, and p-core boost clock shows it, Core i5-13500HX 4.7 GHz against Core i5-13600HX 4.8 GHz. P-core base clock is not the same on both, 2.5 GHz on the Core i5-13500HX versus 2.6 GHz on the Core i5-13600HX.
Which should you buy, Core i5-13500HX or Core i5-13600HX?
The Core i5-13500HX is the one to take for gaming laptops and mobile workstations, though it is not built for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. The Core i5-13600HX suits gaming laptops and mobile workstations, though it is not the pick for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. Our rating of the Core i5-13500HX (8.3/10): the Intel Core i5-13500HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads. Our rating of the Core i5-13600HX (8.3/10): the Intel Core i5-13600HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and tdp are identical here. They match on 12 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the L3 Cache the same on the Core i5-13500HX and Core i5-13600HX?
It is. Both are listed at 24 MB, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-13600HX
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i5-13600HX
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 2023
- Intel Core i5-13600HX
- 2023
TDP
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i5-13600HX
- 55 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- Intel UHD Graphics
- Intel Core i5-13600HX
- Intel UHD Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-13600HX
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i5-13600HX
- Raptor Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- BGA 1744
- Intel Core i5-13600HX
- BGA 1744
Process Node
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i5-13600HX
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 14
- Intel Core i5-13600HX
- 14
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 6
- Intel Core i5-13600HX
- 6
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 8
- Intel Core i5-13600HX
- 8
Total Threads
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 20
- Intel Core i5-13600HX
- 20
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-13600HX
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 2.5 GHz
- Intel Core i5-13600HX
- 2.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 4.7 GHz
- Intel Core i5-13600HX
- 4.8 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 24 MB
- Intel Core i5-13600HX
- 24 MB
Base Power
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i5-13600HX
- 55 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- 157 W
- Intel Core i5-13600HX
- 157 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- DDR5, DDR4
- Intel Core i5-13600HX
- DDR5, DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i5-13500HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-13600HX
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 13500HX if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 24 MB).
Choose 13600HX if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Intel Core i5-13500HX
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-13500HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.
Intel Core i5-13600HX
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-13600HX brings desktop-class performance to laptops, aimed at gaming and creator workloads.