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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13600H + AMD Radeon 860M

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Top 9% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
89%
VS
GPU
93%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13600H

30,548 Benchmark Score
Top 11% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon 860M

26,401 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready
70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High
50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

This is a laptop-class pairing built around the Intel Core i5-13600H processor and the AMD Radeon 860M integrated graphics. The combination targets the upper mid-range of the mobile performance spectrum, with the CPU ranking in the 82nd percentile and the GPU in the 72nd percentile. Because the FACT PACK contains no measured frames-per-second data for this exact CPU+GPU combination, all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and percentile positions, not from direct gameplay testing.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK explicitly contains no measured FPS rows for this specific pairing, so any frames-per-second figure mentioned in this section is an estimate based on the GPU’s benchmark scores and its position relative to known competitors. The AMD Radeon 860M delivers a Geekbench OpenCL score of 22759 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 26401 sits within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421) and 0.3% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (26331), which gives a rough performance bracket for typical integrated-graphics workloads.

At 1080p with ultra settings, this GPU is likely to deliver playable frame rates in esports titles and older AAA games, but modern demanding titles will probably require reduced settings or lower resolutions. The 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 compute rate and 48.00 GPixel/s pixel fill rate suggest a GPU that can handle 60 FPS in lighter games but will struggle to maintain that pace in graphically intensive releases. The Radeon 860M’s 512 shading units and 32 texture mapping units provide enough raw throughput for 720p high settings in most games, while 1080p ultra should be reserved for less demanding titles.

The picture is more favorable for competitive gaming, where the CPU’s strength can compensate for GPU limitations. The Core i5-13600H’s single-thread score of 3631 in PassMark suggests strong frame pacing, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1440p, the Radeon 860M’s System Shared memory and System Dependent bandwidth mean performance will scale poorly, and 4K gaming is not a realistic target for this pairing. The Vulkan score of 30043 is notably higher than the OpenCL score, indicating that games using modern graphics APIs may extract more performance than legacy titles.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-13600H produces an average CPU benchmark score of 30548, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all processors. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T with an average score of 30468, just 0.3% behind, followed by the Intel Core i9-11980HK at 30422 (0.4% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS at 30390 (0.5% behind). The AMD Ryzen 7 7736U trails by 0.6% with a score of 30364. This clustering shows the i5-13600H sits at the top of a tight pack of mobile CPUs, edging out several higher-tier processors from previous generations.

In Cinebench, the CPU scores 12402 in R23 multicore and 1750 in R23 singlecore, with corresponding R20 scores of 5208 and 735, and R15 scores of 1249 and 176. These numbers place the processor in a strong position for both multithreaded and single-threaded workloads. The PassMark suite reinforces this: multithread score of 23304, single-thread score of 3631, integer math at 78658, floating-point math at 57618, and data encryption at 16061. The combined picture is a CPU that excels in sustained multicore tasks while maintaining competitive single-core responsiveness.

The AMD Radeon 860M’s average GPU benchmark score of 26401 puts it in the 72nd percentile. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, scores 26421 (0.1% higher), while the RTX 5060 scores 26331 (0.3% lower). The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553 (0.6% higher), and the RTX A4000 scores 26683 (1.1% higher). The 860M holds its own against these discrete mobile and desktop GPUs, which is impressive for an integrated solution. The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 77, reflecting a well-matched system that sits slightly above the midpoint of the performance distribution.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 3631 ensures that frame generation and physics calculations will not bottleneck in most games, but the GPU’s 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 throughput limits the achievable frame rates. For 1080p esports titles, the pairing can plausibly sustain 60-90 FPS at medium settings, but high-refresh 144Hz monitors will require reduced graphical details. The Radeon 860M’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility help extract efficiency from modern game engines, yet the 512 shading units cap maximum output.

Streaming: The CPU’s 12 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for encoding and broadcasting while gaming. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12402 indicates that x264 encoding at medium preset should be feasible alongside gameplay, but the GPU’s shared memory architecture may cause frame drops if the integrated graphics must handle both rendering and encoding. For software encoding, the PassMark data encryption score of 16061 shows the CPU can handle the extra load without crippling game performance.

Video editing: The combination of the CPU’s strong multicore performance and the GPU’s RDNA 3.5 architecture makes this a capable laptop for 1080p video editing. The Radeon 860M’s 8 ray tracing cores and 3.072 TFLOPS FP16 compute (1:1) accelerate effects and previews, while the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12402 handles timeline scrubbing and export rendering. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043 suggests good OpenCL acceleration in editing suites, though the System Shared memory could limit performance with large 4K timelines.

3D rendering: The CPU is the star here. Its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1249 and R20 score of 5208 demonstrate strong rendering throughput for a mobile processor. The PassMark floating-point math score of 57618 indicates solid numerical processing, and the 18 MB shared L3 cache helps with large scene geometry. The GPU’s 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 rate adds some acceleration for viewport rendering, but the 860M is not a primary render device; CPU-based rendering will deliver the bulk of the work.

Software development: The processor’s 12 cores and 16 threads handle compilation tasks efficiently, as shown by the PassMark integer math score of 78658 and random string sorting score of 29570. The Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 1750 ensures fast IDE responsiveness and quick syntax checking. The 82nd percentile CPU ranking means most build tasks will complete without feeling sluggish, and the dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support provides adequate bandwidth for large codebases.

Student and office work: The i5-13600H’s PassMark single-thread score of 3631 makes everyday applications feel snappy, while the integrated Iris Xe Graphics 80EU in the CPU and the Radeon 860M provide ample power for productivity suites and web browsing. The 45W TDP indicates a processor that balances performance and efficiency for all-day battery use. The 82nd percentile CPU ranking means this system will outperform the vast majority of student laptops in multitasking scenarios, and the GPU’s 72nd percentile ensures smooth video playback and light photo editing.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU is the dominant component in this pairing, ranking in the 82nd percentile versus the GPU’s 72nd percentile. This imbalance means the Radeon 860M will consistently be the limiting factor in graphics-intensive workloads. In gaming, the CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 3631 can easily feed frames to the GPU, but the Radeon 860M’s 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 throughput will cap frame rates well below what the CPU can support. The result is that lowering resolution or graphical settings will yield diminishing returns — the GPU simply cannot translate the CPU’s headroom into higher FPS.

For productivity tasks, the bottleneck shifts. The GPU’s System Shared memory architecture means it borrows from the CPU’s memory pool, which can create contention during simultaneous CPU and GPU workloads. The 860M’s pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are sufficient for 2D acceleration and light 3D, but any heavy rendering task will stall on the GPU while the CPU waits. The FPS scaling picture is clear: at 1080p, the GPU limits performance; at lower resolutions like 720p, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance can push frame rates higher, but the GPU still caps the absolute ceiling. This is a CPU-heavy build where the processor’s 82nd percentile ranking is the primary driver of system responsiveness, while the GPU’s 72nd percentile defines the graphics ceiling.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13600H uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket with Raptor Lake-H architecture on a 10 nm process node. This is a soldered mobile processor, so the CPU itself is not upgradeable. The GPU is an integrated part of the system, meaning there is no discrete graphics upgrade path within the same chassis. The platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and upgrading from slower memory to faster modules could improve the Radeon 860M’s performance since it uses System Shared memory. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes, which could accommodate a future external GPU enclosure, though the laptop form factor limits practical expansion.

The CPU’s TDP is 45W, and the GPU’s TDP is 15W, giving a combined thermal budget of 60W for the core components. The suggested PSU field is null in the FACT PACK, but the low combined TDP means a standard laptop power brick will suffice. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5 on the CPU side and PCIe 4.0 x8 on the GPU side, so any external storage or GPU solutions should use these interfaces for optimal bandwidth. A sensible next upgrade would be increasing system memory to the maximum supported capacity, as the GPU’s System Shared memory directly benefits from higher memory bandwidth and capacity. The DDR4/DDR5 support gives flexibility in choosing memory modules, but the dual-channel bus width means four sticks would not provide additional bandwidth over two.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets mobile users who need strong CPU performance for productivity tasks but do not require discrete graphics power. Gamers at 720p or 1080p with medium settings will find the Radeon 860M adequate for esports and older titles, as indicated by its 72nd percentile ranking and its proximity to the NVIDIA GeForce MX550. Content creators working with 1080p video will benefit from the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12402 and the GPU’s Vulkan acceleration, though 4K editing will strain the System Shared memory. Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 12 cores and 16 threads, with the PassMark integer math score of 78658 showing strong build performance.

Students and office workers in need of a responsive machine for everyday tasks will find the i5-13600H’s 82nd percentile CPU ranking more than sufficient. Small business workstations that run multiple productivity applications simultaneously will benefit from the 16 threads and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The GPU’s 72nd percentile makes this unsuitable for professional 3D rendering or machine learning workloads, but it handles standard business graphics requirements. The combined 77th percentile ranking places this build above average for general-purpose laptops, making it a solid choice for users who prioritize CPU-heavy tasks over gaming performance.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600H is a 12-core, 16-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 45W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and the CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes. The integrated Iris Xe Graphics 80EU offers a fallback display solution, but the primary graphics come from the discrete-class Radeon 860M.

The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12402 places the CPU in the 82nd percentile, just 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11980HK. This indicates the i5-13600H outperforms several higher-tier processors from previous generations, making it a strong choice for multithreaded workloads. The single-core score of 1750 in R23, combined with a PassMark single-thread score of 3631, shows excellent per-thread performance that benefits everyday responsiveness. The PassMark data compression score of 267936 and data encryption score of 16061 highlight the CPU’s strength in data-intensive tasks, while the find prime numbers score of 87 and physics score of 1490 are lower, but these are less representative of typical user workloads.

The 10 nm process node and 45W TDP indicate a balance between performance and power efficiency, making this CPU suitable for laptops that need sustained performance without excessive heat. The Raptor Lake-H architecture is designed for high-performance mobile systems, and the 12-core/16-thread configuration provides a significant advantage over older quad-core or hexa-core mobile processors. The CPU’s 82nd percentile ranking confirms it is a top-tier mobile processor, capable of handling demanding productivity tasks with ease.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-13600H processor with the AMD Radeon 860M integrated GPU. The CPU ranks in the 82nd percentile of all processors with an average benchmark score of 30548, while the GPU ranks in the 72nd percentile with an average score of 26401. The combined percentile for this pairing is 77, placing it in the upper mid-range of laptop performance. The i5-13600H is a Raptor Lake-H part on the Intel BGA 1744 socket, released on January 3, 2023, with a launch MSRP of $311. The Radeon 860M is based on RDNA 3.5 architecture, manufactured on TSMC’s 4 nm process, and released on February 28, 2025.

This pairing represents a modern CPU paired with a current-generation integrated GPU. The CPU’s 12 cores and 16 threads provide strong multithreaded performance, while the Radeon 860M’s 512 shading units and 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 compute rate offer respectable integrated graphics capability. The 77th combined percentile indicates this system outperforms the majority of laptops in the database, making it a well-rounded choice for users who need a balance of CPU and GPU power. The 45W CPU TDP and 15W GPU TDP combine for a modest 60W total power draw, which is efficient for a laptop platform. This is not a gaming powerhouse, but it is a capable all-rounder for productivity, content creation, and light gaming.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13600H compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-13600H scores 30548 on average, placing it 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T, 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11980HK, 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U.

Q: What is the AMD Radeon 860M’s performance tier?

A: The Radeon 860M ranks in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 26401. It is 0.1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421) and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (26331).

Q: Does this build support measured gaming performance data?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All gaming performance figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and percentile positions.

Q: What memory types does the i5-13600H support?

A: The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The memory bus is dual-channel, and the Radeon 860M uses System Shared memory, meaning its bandwidth is System Dependent on the installed RAM.

Q: What is the CPU’s core and thread configuration?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600H has 12 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. It includes 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache per core.

Q: Is this a desktop or laptop build?

A: This is a laptop-class build, as indicated by the buildClass field. The CPU uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is a mobile socket, and the GPU is an integrated part (IGP) with a 15W TDP.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-thread performance compare to its multicore?

A: The CPU scores 1750 in Cinebench R23 singlecore and 12402 in multicore, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3631 and multithread score of 23304. The single-thread performance ranks high, but the multicore advantage is more pronounced given the 12-core/16-thread configuration.