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Intel Core i5-13600HE review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£260PassMark multi-core score:23483N. of physical cores:12CPU boost clock speed:4.8 GHzCPU socket:FCBGA1744TDP (Thermal design power):45 W

Intel Core i5-13600HE Review: Compare 74 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

40%

7.8

Technical score

25%

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Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.2, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 79% of processors
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–²Better than 86%
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

60%

7.9

Performance

18%

7.4

Architecture

10%

8.5

Memory & PCIe

7%

6.8

Power & Thermal

4%

8.4

Platform

1%

8.6

Integrated graphics

â–²Better than 83%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.2.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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    N/A~ £260
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    Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5-13600HE

    Technical score
    Technical score
    7.8/ 10
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    What it is
    How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
    Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
    Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Score components:

    60%

    7.9

    Performance

    18%

    7.4

    Architecture

    10%

    8.5

    Memory & PCIe

    7%

    6.8

    Power & Thermal

    4%

    8.4

    Platform

    1%

    8.6

    Integrated graphics

    7.8
    Reviews score
    7.2
    List score
    ?
    Value for money
    Value for money
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
    When it matters
    When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Score components:

    70%

    7.5

    Overall score

    30%

    9.2

    Price

    8.0
    Processor type
    embedded
    This processor belongs to the embedded processor class, which is less advanced than that of 93.1% of processors and equal to that of 6.9% of processors.
    CPU socket
    FCBGA1744
    This processor uses the FCBGA1744 CPU socket, which is older than that of 73.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.8% of processors.
    Chipset
    ?
    CPU architecture
    x86-64
    This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX
    This processor supports MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX instruction sets, which is narrower support than 50.6% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
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    N. of physical cores
    12
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has 12 CPU cores, which is more than 79.9% of processors and equal to 5.7% of processors.
    CPU threads
    16
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 69% of processors and equal to 14.6% of processors.
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.8 GHz
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.8 GHz which is higher than that of 69.2% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
    CPU base clock speed
    4x 2.7 GHz & 8x 1.9 GHz
    This processor has a base clock of 4x2.7 GHz & 8x1.9 GHz which is higher than that of 77.1% of processors.
    PassMark multi-core score
    23,483
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor scores 23,483 in PassMark, which is higher than 77% of processors.
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    Semiconductor size
    10 nm
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 19.5% of processors.
    Foundry
    Intel 7
    This processor is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 64.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.7% of processors.
    L3 cache
    18 MB
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has an L3 cache of 18 MB which is larger than that of 74.9% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
    L2 cache
    9 MB
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has an L2 cache of 9 MB which is larger than that of 76.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.7% of processors.
    L1 cache
    1,088 KB
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has an L1 cache of 1,088 KB which is larger than that of 87.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
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    DDR memory version
    DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
    This processor supports DDR DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 97.4% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
    Maximum memory speed
    6,400 MHz
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor supports memory speeds up to 6,400 MHz, which is higher than that of 82.6% of processors and equal to 8% of processors.
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    LPDDR5X-6400 MHz
    This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-6400 MHz, which is higher than that of 89.5% of processors and equal to 2.5% of processors.
    Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
    N/A
    Maximum memory capacity
    96 GB
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor supports up to 96 GB of memory, which is more than 53.4% of processors and equal to 5.8% of processors.
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    Integrated graphics
    yes
    This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
    Integrated GPU model
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU
    This processor uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 78.5% of processors and equal to that in 2.4% of processors.
    Integrated GPU execution units
    80
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has 80 GPU execution units, which is more than 91.4% of processors and equal to 3.3% of processors.
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    300 MHz
    Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
    This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57.8% of processors and equal to that of 38.4% of processors.
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode)
    This processor supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 82.1% of processors and equal to 3.1% of processors.
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    TDP (Thermal design power)
    45 W
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 41.9% of processors and equal to that of 10.8% of processors.
    Base power (PL1)
    45 W
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 41.9% of processors and equal to that of 11% of processors.
    Boost power (PL2)
    115 W
    Market range: <25 W – >150 W
    This processor has a boost power of 115 W which is higher than that of 68.1% of processors and equal to that of 6.6% of processors.
    Tau (power duration limit)
    28 seconds
    Market range: <8 seconds – >28 seconds
    This processor has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 4.4% of processors and equal to that of 85.3% of processors.
    Configurable TDP
    yes
    This processor supports configurable TDP. 46.4% of processors offer this.
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    Intel Core i5-13600HE vs the average processor

    246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
    • 2.05x higher PassMark score
      This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (23,483 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
      23,483 vs 11,469
    • 6 more CPU cores
      This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
      12 vs 6
    • Newer PCIe version
      This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 + 4 vs 3).
      5.0 + 4.0 vs 3.0
    • 12 more PCIe lanes
      This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
      28 vs 16
    • More advanced microarchitecture
      This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
      Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake
    • 8 more CPU threads
      This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
      16 vs 8
    • 37.9% better single-core performance
      This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,527 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
      3,527 vs 2,558
    • Newer DDR support
      This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
      DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4
    • 9.7% better value for money
      Intel Core i5-13600HE has better value for money than the average processor (7.99 vs 7.3).
      7.99 vs 7.29
    • Supports heterogeneous scheduling
      This processor uses heterogeneous multi-processing, while the average processor does not. 24.8% of processors use it.
    • 3 years newer release date
      This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
      January 2023
      2023 vs 2020
    • 2.05x higher PassMark score
      This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (23,483 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
      23,483 vs 11,469
    • 6 more CPU cores
      This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
      12 vs 6
    • 8 more CPU threads
      This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
      16 vs 8
    • 37.9% better single-core performance
      This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,527 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
      3,527 vs 2,558
    • Higher base clock
      This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (4x2.7 GHz & 8x1.9 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
      4x2.7 GHz & 8x1.9 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
    • 9.1% higher boost clock
      This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.8 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
      4.8 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
    • 2 wider front-end design
      This processor has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
      P-core 6, E-core 6
      6 vs 4
    • More advanced microarchitecture
      This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
      Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake
    • 2.5x more L2 per core
      This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
      1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
    • 3x larger L2 cache
      This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (9 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
      9 MB vs 3 MB
    • Mixed big and small cores
      This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors use one.
    • 2.83x larger L1 cache
      This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (1,088 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
      1,088 KB vs 384 KB
    • More advanced foundry
      This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
      Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm
    • 2x larger L3 cache
      This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (18 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
      18 MB vs 9 MB
    • 17.5% smaller die size
      This processor has a lower die size than the average processor (146 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
      146 mm² vs 177 mm²
    • Newer PCIe version
      This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 + 4 vs 3).
      5.0 + 4.0 vs 3.0
    • 12 more PCIe lanes
      This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
      28 vs 16
    • Newer DDR support
      This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
      DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4
    • 2x higher memory speed
      This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
      6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
    • Higher JEDEC memory speed
      This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (LPDDR5X-6400 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
      LPDDR5X-6400 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
    • 50% more memory capacity
      This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (96 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
      96 GB vs 64 GB
    • 3.33x more GPU execution units
      This processor has more GPU execution units than the average processor (80 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
      80 vs 24
    • Better integrated GPU
      This processor uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
      Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
    • 1 more supported displays
      This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
      4 vs 3
    • 79.7% higher boost power
      This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
      115 W vs 64 W
    • 18.9% less L3 per core
      This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
      1.5 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
    • Narrower instruction support
      This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
      MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
    • Older CPU socket
      This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1744 vs FP5).
      FCBGA1744 vs FP5
    • Limited PCIe bifurcation
      This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
      x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
    • Narrower instruction support
      This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
      MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
    • Older CPU socket
      This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1744 vs FP5).
      FCBGA1744 vs FP5
    • 18.9% less L3 per core
      This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
      1.5 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
    • Limited PCIe bifurcation
      This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
      x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
    • 79.7% higher boost power
      This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
      115 W vs 64 W

    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Intel Core i5-13600HE

    • Strong multi-threaded performance with 12 cores (4 Performance, 8 Efficient) and 16 threads
    • Excellent value for mid-range workstations and high-end embedded systems
    • Lower power consumption (45W TDP) compared to desktop equivalents like the i5-13600K
    • Supports high-speed memory including LPDDR5/x up to 6400 MT/s
    • Modern connectivity features including PCI Express (PCIe) 5.0 support
    • Capable integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics suitable for multitasking and light media tasks

    What customers don't like about Intel Core i5-13600HE

    • Locked multiplier prevents manual overclocking for extra performance gains
    • Higher potential for thermal throttling in compact builds under sustained max loads
    • Missing 'Turbo Max 3.0' feature found in higher-tier i7 and i9 models
    • Performance is noticeably lower than the standard desktop i5-13600 variant in raw benchmarks
    • Limited availability as a standalone component due to its embedded/mobile design (FCBGA1744 socket)

    Verdict

    The Intel Core i5-13600HE is a 13th-generation Raptor Lake processor designed for embedded and mobile platforms, featuring a hybrid architecture with 12 cores (4 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores) and 16 threads. It operates at a base frequency of 2.7 GHz with a maximum turbo boost of 4.8 GHz, supported by an 18 MB Intel Smart Cache and an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics engine with 80 execution units. Main pros include its relatively low 45W base TDP (up to 115W turbo), support for high-speed DDR5-5200 and LPDDR5x-6400 memory, and modern PCIe 5.0 connectivity. However, cons include its lower core count compared to the desktop i5-13600K variant, lack of ECC memory support, and being limited to the BGA1744 socket, which makes it non-upgradable for end-users.

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