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CPU
85%
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GPU
97%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13500H

22,468 Benchmark Score
Top 15% Market Ranking
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63,775 Benchmark Score
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0-30
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30-60
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60-85
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# Intel Core i5-13500H + AMD Radeon RX 7600M

This build pairs Intel's Raptor Lake-H mobile processor with AMD's RDNA 3 mobile GPU in a laptop-class configuration. The CPU sits at the 75th percentile among all processors, while the GPU reaches the 89th percentile among all graphics cards, placing the combined platform at the 82nd percentile overall. No measured frame-rate data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the database, so all gaming performance discussion is estimated from benchmark scores rather than direct FPS measurements.

FAQ

Q: What processor and graphics card are in this build?

A: The build uses an Intel Core i5-13500H mobile processor (Raptor Lake-H architecture, 12 cores, 16 threads) paired with an AMD Radeon RX 7600M GPU (Navi 33 chip, RDNA 3.0 architecture).

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The i5-13500H has an average benchmark score of 22468, which is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-1270P (22502), 0.7% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U (22618), 0.7% behind the Intel Core i5-12500H (22625), and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 220 (22289).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The Radeon RX 7600M scores 63775 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it at the 89th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score matches its Geekbench score since only that single test is recorded.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7600M is 0.1% behind the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP (63830), 0.1% behind the NVIDIA CMP 30HX (63842), 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 (63693), and 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon Pro WX 9100 (64212).

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The Intel Core i5-13500H supports DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4, LPDDR4X, LPDDR5, and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The Radeon RX 7600M has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s and a memory clock of 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective).

Q: Does this build support real-time ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Radeon RX 7600M includes 28 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), indicating hardware-level ray tracing capability.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data reveals a platform where the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peer group. The Radeon RX 7600M sits at the 89th percentile among all GPUs, while the Core i5-13500H ranks at the 75th percentile among all CPUs. This 14-percentage-point gap suggests the GPU will be the primary performance driver in graphics-intensive workloads, with the CPU likely to become the limiting factor in scenarios demanding high thread counts or rapid single-threaded response.

Looking at the CPU's scaling behavior, the 3DMark multi-threaded scores show a clear progression: 1887 at 2 threads, 3385 at 4 threads, 4550 at 8 threads, 6099 at 16 threads, and 6160 at max threads. The near-flat performance from 16 threads to max threads (6099 to 6160, a gain of only 1.0%) indicates that the processor's 16 threads are fully utilized at the 16-thread mark, and additional scheduling overhead yields minimal gains. This suggests that heavily threaded workloads will extract nearly all available CPU performance without leaving headroom for background tasks.

The single-threaded score of 967 in 3DMark, combined with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1775, indicates solid per-core performance that should not bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios. However, the CPU's 45 W TDP against the GPU's 90 W TDP suggests the graphics card demands significantly more power and will dominate system-level power allocation in a laptop chassis.

In gaming, the balance depends on resolution and settings. At lower resolutions where frame rates climb, the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more relevant; at higher resolutions, the GPU's workload increases and the RX 7600M's 89th-percentile standing will more directly determine frame rates. The absence of measured FPS data means precise bottleneck quantification is impossible, but the percentile gap strongly implies GPU-bound behavior in most graphics-heavy scenarios.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13500H is a 12-core, 16-thread mobile processor built on Raptor Lake-H architecture using Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, drawing a 45 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Benchmark results show a processor that scales predictably with thread count. The 3DMark suite demonstrates this: 2-thread performance reaches 1887, 4-thread reaches 3385, 8-thread reaches 4550, and 16-thread reaches 6099. The max-thread score of 6160 is only 1.0% above the 16-thread result, indicating the processor's 16 threads are the practical ceiling for performance scaling. This pattern is typical of hybrid architectures where efficiency cores contribute to multi-threaded throughput but yield diminishing returns beyond a certain point.

Cinebench results reinforce the multi-core capability: R15 multicore scores 2304, R20 multicore scores 7464, and R23 multicore scores 14081. Single-core results are 249 (R15), 1053 (R20), and 1775 (R23). The ratio of multicore to single-core in R23 is approximately 7.9x, showing strong parallel scaling across the 16 threads.

PassMark results add practical context. Integer math scores 72724, floating-point math scores 52123, and extended instructions score 14872. Data compression reaches 254661, while encryption scores 14938. Random string sorting hits 27955, and find prime numbers scores 74. The multithread score is 21366, with a single-thread score of 3397.

The CPU's 75th percentile ranking places it above the median but not at the top tier. Its nearest rivals are all within 1% in either direction: the i7-1270P and Core Ultra 5 135U are marginally faster, while the Ryzen 5 220 is slightly slower. This tight clustering suggests the i5-13500H is competitively positioned within its mobile processor segment.

Who Should Build It

This platform targets users who need balanced mobile performance with an emphasis on graphics capability. The GPU's 89th-percentile ranking makes this build suitable for gamers who prioritize visual fidelity over maximum frame rates, particularly at 1080p and 1440p resolutions where the RX 7600M's 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth can be fully utilized.

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will find the CPU's 16-thread capability and the GPU's 17.27 TFLOPS FP32 performance relevant. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14081 indicates solid rendering throughput for a mobile processor, while the GPU's OpenCL score of 63775 suggests compute acceleration for GPU-accelerated effects and exports.

Software developers benefit from the CPU's 16 threads for parallel builds and the integrated Iris Xe Graphics 80EU as a fallback display adapter. The processor's PassMark integer math score of 72724 and data encryption score of 14938 indicate capable general-purpose computation.

Students and small business users will find the laptop-class form factor appropriate for portable productivity. The CPU's single-thread score of 3397 in PassMark ensures responsive everyday applications, while the 75th-percentile ranking provides headroom for occasional heavy workloads without being overkill for typical office tasks.

Benchmark Performance

The combined platform ranks at the 82nd percentile overall, driven primarily by the GPU's strong 89th-percentile position. The CPU's 75th-percentile standing provides a solid foundation, but the GPU is clearly the standout component in this pairing.

In CPU benchmarks, the i5-13500H's average score of 22468 places it in a tight competitive cluster. Its nearest rivals are within 0.8% in either direction: the Intel Core i7-1270P (22502, -0.2% delta), Intel Core Ultra 5 135U (22618, -0.7% delta), Intel Core i5-12500H (22625, -0.7% delta), and AMD Ryzen 5 220 (22289, +0.8% delta). This clustering means real-world differences between these processors are minimal, and the choice between them would likely come down to other platform features.

The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 63775 places it at the 89th percentile, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP (63830, -0.1% delta), NVIDIA CMP 30HX (63842, -0.1% delta), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 (63693, +0.1% delta), and AMD Radeon Pro WX 9100 (64212, -0.7% delta). Again, the deltas are all under 1%, indicating the RX 7600M is tightly grouped with these competitors.

The combined picture is a laptop platform where the GPU outperforms the CPU relative to their respective peer groups. This is typical for gaming-focused laptops, where graphics performance is prioritized. The 82nd-percentile combined ranking confirms this is a high-end mobile configuration, though not at the absolute top tier.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the database. The following FPS expectations are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and component specifications, not direct measurements.

Based on the GPU's 89th-percentile OpenCL score of 63775 and the CPU's 75th-percentile standing, this platform should handle modern games at 1080p with high to ultra settings in most titles. The 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM on a 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth provides adequate capacity and throughput for 1080p textures and effects, though 1440p gaming may require settings adjustments in VRAM-intensive titles.

The GPU's 17.27 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 269.9 GTexel/s texture rate indicate strong rasterization throughput. The 64 ROPs and 154.2 GPixel/s pixel rate support high-resolution rendering without excessive fill-rate bottlenecks. These figures suggest the RX 7600M can sustain high frame rates at 1080p in most titles, with 1440p achievable at medium-to-high settings depending on the game.

The CPU's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 967, Cinebench R23 single-core of 1775) should not be a limiting factor at 60 FPS targets. For 120+ FPS scenarios, the 4.70 GHz boost clock and solid single-core scores provide adequate headroom, though the CPU's 75th-percentile ranking means it is not a top-tier gaming processor.

Ray tracing performance will be modest; the 28 RT cores provide hardware acceleration, but the GPU's overall compute throughput suggests ray-traced effects will require lower resolutions or reduced quality settings to maintain playable frame rates.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7600M is built on the Navi 33 chip using RDNA 3.0 architecture at TSMC's 6 nm process. The die contains 13,300 million transistors across a 204 mm² area, yielding a transistor density of 65.2M per mm². This is a mobile IGP-class solution with no power connectors and a 90 W TDP.

The GPU operates at a base clock of 1500 MHz, a game clock of 2070 MHz, and a boost clock of 2410 MHz. Memory runs at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) across 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs drive a peak pixel rate of 154.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 269.9 GTexel/s.

Compute performance is rated at 17.27 TFLOPS for FP32 and 34.55 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio). The 28 ray tracing cores provide hardware RT support, and the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth for the mobile form factor.

The Geekbench OpenCL score of 63775 places the GPU at the 89th percentile, with all nearest rivals within 0.7% performance. This clustering indicates the RX 7600M is competitively positioned in the mobile GPU market, offering performance comparable to desktop cards like the RX 9060 XT LP and professional workstation GPUs like the Radeon Pro WX 9100.

For rendering workloads, the combination of 8 GB VRAM, 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 17.27 TFLOPS FP32 compute makes this GPU suitable for 1080p and entry-level 1440p rendering tasks. The 28 RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though performance will be constrained by the GPU's overall compute throughput.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform. This means CPU upgrades are not feasible in the traditional sense; the processor is permanently attached to the motherboard. Similarly, the GPU is an IGP-class solution soldered into the laptop, so GPU upgrades are not possible.

Memory support is extensive, covering DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4, LPDDR4X, LPDDR5, and LPDDR5X in dual-channel configuration. This flexibility allows system builders to choose memory based on availability and cost, though the laptop form factor will dictate which memory type is physically installed. The memory bus is dual-channel, and ECC memory is not supported.

The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16. This asymmetry means the GPU's bandwidth is not the limiting factor for most workloads, but the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes could support future high-bandwidth peripherals like NVMe SSDs.

The platform TDP totals 135 W (45 W CPU + 90 W GPU), which is a moderate power budget for a laptop. No suggested PSU is listed, but the 135 W combined TDP indicates a laptop power adapter in the 150-200 W range would be appropriate, though this is an estimate based on TDP figures rather than a specified recommendation.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be increasing system memory to the maximum supported capacity and speed, as the CPU's memory controller supports multiple DDR5 and LPDDR5 variants. Storage upgrades via PCIe Gen 5 NVMe drives would also benefit from the CPU's 8 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. However, the soldered nature of both CPU and GPU means the platform's core performance is fixed; any meaningful performance improvement would require a new laptop.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining Intel's Core i5-13500H mobile processor with AMD's Radeon RX 7600M mobile GPU. The CPU is a 12-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake-H part with a 4.70 GHz boost clock and 45 W TDP, ranking at the 75th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU is a Navi 33-based RDNA 3.0 part with 8 GB GDDR6, 17.27 TFLOPS FP32, and a 90 W TDP, ranking at the 89th percentile among all GPUs.

The combined platform ranks at the 82nd percentile overall, indicating a high-end mobile configuration. The GPU is the stronger component relative to its peer group, making this build well-suited for graphics-intensive workloads. The CPU's performance is competitive with its nearest rivals, all within 1% in either direction, but it is not a top-tier processor.

This pairing represents a balanced mid-to-high-end mobile platform where the GPU leads performance. The 75th-percentile CPU ensures adequate processing power for gaming and productivity, while the 89th-percentile GPU delivers strong graphics performance for a laptop form factor.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 89th-percentile ranking and 17.27 TFLOPS FP32 performance support high-refresh 1080p gaming in most titles. The CPU's single-thread score of 3397 in PassMark and 4.70 GHz boost clock provide adequate per-core performance for 120+ FPS targets, though the 75th-percentile CPU ranking means frame rates above 144 FPS may be CPU-limited in less GPU-intensive titles.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14081 provide sufficient headroom for encoding while gaming, though the 45 W TDP may limit simultaneous CPU load. The GPU's 28 RT cores and modern encoder support enable hardware-accelerated encoding, though the absence of measured streaming FPS data means exact performance is estimated.

Video editing: The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 21366 and the GPU's OpenCL score of 63775 combine for capable video editing performance. The 18 MB L3 cache supports timeline scrubbing and effect processing, while the GPU's 8 GB VRAM handles 1080p and 1440p timeline rendering with GPU-accelerated effects.

3D rendering: Cinebench R23 multicore of 14081 indicates solid CPU rendering throughput for a mobile processor. The GPU's 17.27 TFLOPS FP32 and 34.55 TFLOPS FP16 performance support GPU-accelerated rendering in applications that leverage OpenCL, though 8 GB VRAM may limit scene complexity.

Software development: The CPU's 16 threads and PassMark integer math score of 72724 accelerate parallel builds and compilation. The data encryption score of 14938 supports secure development workflows, while the 4.70 GHz boost clock ensures responsive IDE performance. The integrated Iris Xe Graphics 80EU provides display output without consuming GPU resources.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread score of 3397 and the platform's 82nd-percentile combined ranking deliver responsive everyday computing. The 75th-percentile CPU ensures smooth multitasking across office applications, spreadsheets, and web browsing, while the laptop form factor provides portability for classroom and office use.