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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13600H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

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90 / 100
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Apex Performer

Top 10% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
89%
VS
GPU
92%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13600H

30,548 Benchmark Score
Top 11% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

22,729 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
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

The Intel Core i5-13600H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile pairing represents a mainstream high-performance laptop configuration. The data for this analysis is drawn entirely from synthetic benchmark scores, as no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK; all gaming performance discussions are therefore estimated from these scores.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, the RTX 4060 Mobile delivers a PassMark G3D score of 17,469, placing it in the 67th percentile of all GPUs. This score is within a -0.7% delta of the desktop RTX 2080, indicating strong 1080p and 1440p capability. The GPU’s DirectX 12 score of 73 and DirectX 11 score of 157 suggest modern API efficiency, while the 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient headroom for high-refresh esports titles and demanding AAA games at high settings.

Streaming workloads benefit from the GPU’s Ada Lovelace architecture, which includes 96 tensor cores and 24 RT cores. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 89,420 and Vulkan score of 89,569 indicate robust compute performance for encoding tasks. The CPU’s PassMark multi-thread score of 23,304 ensures that background encoding processes will not starve the main game thread, though the 45 W TDP suggests thermal constraints in sustained workloads.

Video editing is well-supported by the combination of CPU and GPU compute power. The i5-13600H’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,402 and single-core score of 1,750 provide solid timeline scrubbing and export performance. The GPU’s FP32 throughput of 11.61 TFLOPS accelerates effects rendering and color grading, while the 96 tensor cores enable AI-assisted tools like denoising and upscaling. The 12 cores and 16 threads handle multi-track timelines efficiently, though the 18 MB shared L3 cache may become a limiting factor in extremely large projects.

3D rendering workloads show clear GPU dominance. The RTX 4060 Mobile’s PassMark GPU compute score of 6,816 and FP32 performance of 11.61 TFLOPS will significantly outpace the CPU’s PassMark floating point math score of 57,618 in ray-traced scenes. The 24 RT cores provide dedicated hardware acceleration for ray tracing, while the CPU’s Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 5,208 indicates it can handle scene preparation and physics simulation concurrently. However, the 115 W GPU TDP and 45 W CPU TDP mean sustained rendering will likely be power-limited in thin chassis.

Software development tasks are balanced between the two components. The CPU’s PassMark integer math score of 78,658 and data compression score of 267,936 indicate strong compilation throughput, while the single-thread score of 3,631 ensures responsive IDE interactions. The GPU’s Vulkan score of 89,569 and OpenCL score of 89,420 provide acceleration for shader compilation and compute-based testing. The 16 GB memory bandwidth limitations of the platform may slow large codebase builds, but the 12-core configuration with 16 threads handles parallel builds efficiently.

Student and office workloads are trivially handled by this configuration. The CPU’s Cinebench R15 single-core score of 176 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,631 deliver snappy application launches, while the integrated Iris Xe Graphics 80EU provides a fallback for basic display tasks. The GPU’s PassMark G2D score of 730 confirms strong 2D performance for document and spreadsheet work. The 45 W TDP allows for fanless operation during light loads in many laptop designs, prioritizing battery life for all-day academic use.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a workload-dependent bottleneck structure. In CPU-bound scenarios like compilation and office productivity, the i5-13600H’s 82nd percentile standing among all CPUs (average benchmark score 30,548) is the primary driver. The nearest rival, Intel Core Ultra 5 225T, trails by just 0.3%, indicating the CPU is competitive with newer silicon in these tasks.

For GPU-bound workloads such as gaming and rendering, the RTX 4060 Mobile’s 67th percentile position becomes the constraint. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 22,729 is 25% lower than the CPU’s score on a raw basis, suggesting the GPU is the weaker component in this pairing. The nearest GPU rival, the RTX 2080, is just 0.7% faster, meaning the 4060 Mobile punches above its mobile class in raw performance.

The 12-core CPU with 16 threads provides sufficient parallelism to feed the 3,072 shading units of the GPU in most gaming scenarios. However, the PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface (vs. the CPU’s Gen 5, 8 lanes) creates a potential data transfer bottleneck for texture streaming in open-world games. The GPU’s base clock of 1545 MHz and boost of 1890 MHz, combined with 16 Gbps effective memory speed, suggest the GPU will be the limiting factor at 1440p and above, while the CPU may limit at 1080p with a powerful GPU.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600H is a 12-core, 16-thread mobile processor based on Raptor Lake architecture. It operates at a base clock of 2.80 GHz and boosts to 4.80 GHz. The 10 nm process node from Intel enables this performance within a 45 W TDP, making it suitable for thin-and-light gaming laptops.

The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. This configuration favors workloads with high data locality, as evidenced by the PassMark data compression score of 267,936. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,402 places it in the upper echelon of mobile CPUs, while the single-core score of 1,750 demonstrates strong per-thread performance for legacy applications.

Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, though the FACT PACK does not specify maximum capacity or speed. The lack of ECC memory support aligns with consumer positioning. The CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 support with 8 lanes provides ample bandwidth for modern SSDs, while the integrated Iris Xe Graphics 80EU offers basic display output without discrete GPU activation.

The 82nd percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30,548, places it just 0.3% ahead of the Core Ultra 5 225T and 0.4% ahead of the Core i9-11980HK. This indicates the 13600H remains competitive with newer and older high-end parts. The PassMark multi-thread score of 23,304 and single-thread score of 3,631 confirm balanced performance across thread counts.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1080p and 1440p resolutions will find this configuration well-suited, as the RTX 4060 Mobile’s 67th percentile GPU score (average benchmark 22,729) delivers smooth frame rates in most titles. The GPU’s DirectX 12 score of 73 and Vulkan score of 89,569 ensure compatibility with modern APIs, while the 8 GB VRAM handles current texture sizes. The CPU’s 82nd percentile ranking prevents bottlenecking in CPU-intensive titles.

Content creators working with 4K video or complex 3D scenes will benefit from the GPU’s compute capabilities. The 96 tensor cores accelerate AI workloads, and the 11.61 TFLOPS FP32 performance handles real-time effects. The CPU’s Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 5,208 and PassMark integer math score of 78,658 support rendering and encoding tasks, though the 45 W TDP may limit sustained all-core boosts.

Software developers will appreciate the CPU’s compilation speed, with PassMark data encryption score of 16,061 and extended instructions score of 15,817 indicating strong cryptographic and SIMD performance. The 12 cores and 16 threads allow parallel builds, while the single-thread score of 3,631 ensures fast incremental compilation. The GPU’s OpenCL score of 89,420 provides compute acceleration for testing algorithms.

Students and small business users will find this configuration overqualified for typical workloads. The CPU’s Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1,249 and single-core score of 176 handle office suites and web browsing with ease. The integrated graphics provide a power-efficient fallback, and the 45 W TDP enables long battery life in well-designed laptops. The GPU’s G2D score of 730 ensures crisp text rendering.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 30,548, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. This is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T (30,468), 0.4% ahead of the Core i9-11980HK (30,422), and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS (30,390). The GPU achieves an average benchmark score of 22,729, placing it in the 67th percentile of all GPUs. This is 0.7% behind the RTX 2080 (22,895), 0.8% ahead of the RX 7700 XT (22,549), and 1.3% behind the Intel Arc B580 (23,021).

The combined percentile for this pairing is 75th, indicating a well-matched mid-high tier configuration. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,402 and single-core score of 1,750 demonstrate strong rendering performance, while the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 17,469 confirms gaming capability. The GPU’s PassMark DirectX 9 score of 216 and DirectX 10 score of 107 show backward compatibility, while the DirectX 11 score of 157 and DirectX 12 score of 73 indicate modern API efficiency.

The data shows the CPU outperforms the GPU on a percentile basis by 15 points (82 vs 67). This asymmetry suggests the CPU can handle future GPU upgrades without becoming a bottleneck. The GPU’s nearest rival, the RTX 2080, is a desktop part, indicating the 4060 Mobile delivers desktop-class performance in a mobile form factor. The combined 75th percentile places this configuration in the upper quartile of all laptop builds.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s performance percentile and how does it compare to its closest rivals?

A: The i5-13600H ranks in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 30,548. It is 0.3% ahead of the Core Ultra 5 225T, 0.4% ahead of the Core i9-11980HK, and 0.5% ahead of the Ryzen 5 7640HS.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance percentile and which desktop GPU does it match?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile ranks in the 67th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 22,729. It is 0.7% behind the desktop RTX 2080 and 0.8% ahead of the RX 7700 XT.

Q: What are the CPU’s core and thread counts, and what is its boost clock?

A: The i5-13600H has 12 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing and AI acceleration?

A: Yes, the GPU features 24 RT cores for ray tracing and 96 tensor cores for AI workloads, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture.

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU-GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 75th, indicating the configuration sits in the upper quartile of all laptop builds.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this specific configuration?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination; all gaming performance is estimated from benchmark scores.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using the AD107 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The die contains 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² area, achieving a transistor density of 118.9M per mm². This high density enables significant compute resources in a mobile power envelope.

The GPU operates at a base clock of 1545 MHz and boosts to 1890 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but may limit 4K texture streaming. The 3,072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs provide a balanced rendering pipeline.

Compute performance includes 11.61 TFLOPS FP32 and 11.61 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1 ratio), enabling rapid shader and compute workloads. The 24 RT cores handle ray tracing, while 96 tensor cores accelerate DLSS and AI-based features. Pixel rate of 90.72 GPixel/s and texture rate of 181.4 GTexel/s indicate strong fill rates for high-resolution rendering.

The benchmark results confirm the GPU’s capabilities. The PassMark G3D score of 17,469 places it in the 67th percentile, with the DirectX 10 score of 107 and DirectX 11 score of 157 showing strong legacy API performance. The DirectX 12 score of 73 and Vulkan score of 89,569 demonstrate modern API efficiency. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 89,420 and Vulkan score of 89,569 highlight compute versatility for content creation.

The GPU’s 115 W TDP and IGP slot width indicate it is designed for larger laptops with dedicated cooling. The PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface provides adequate bandwidth, though the CPU’s Gen 5 support is not fully utilized. The lack of power connectors suggests this is a soldered mobile solution rather than a MXM module.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is soldered and not upgradeable in most laptop designs. The 45 W TDP allows for adequate cooling in thin chassis, while the 10 nm process enables efficient operation. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, allowing builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5.

The GPU is also soldered, with a 115 W TDP and no power connectors, indicating it is integrated into the motherboard. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for the 8 GB VRAM. The suggested PSU is not listed, but the combined 160 W CPU+GPU TDP suggests a typical 180-200 W laptop power adapter would suffice.

The platform supports PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU, enabling fast NVMe SSDs. The integrated Iris Xe Graphics 80EU provides a fallback display output if the discrete GPU fails. The memory bus is dual-channel, and the system supports standard DDR4/DDR5 SODIMM modules for capacity upgrades.

A sensible next upgrade would be increasing memory capacity, as the 18 MB L3 cache and 12-core configuration can benefit from larger RAM for multitasking. The storage subsystem can also be upgraded to PCIe Gen 5 SSDs to fully utilize the CPU’s lane bandwidth. The GPU, being soldered, cannot be upgraded, but the CPU’s 82nd percentile performance ensures it will not bottleneck future external GPU solutions via Thunderbolt.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class configuration (buildClass: "laptop") pairing the Intel Core i5-13600H with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile. The CPU is a 12-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake-H processor with a 45 W TDP, while the GPU is an Ada Lovelace-based mobile part with a 115 W TDP. The combined percentile of 75th places this build in the upper quartile of all systems.

The CPU’s 82nd percentile and GPU’s 67th percentile create a configuration where the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card. This asymmetry favors CPU-intensive workloads like development and content creation, while gaming performance is GPU-limited. The nearest CPU rival is the Core Ultra 5 225T (0.3% ahead), and the nearest GPU rival is the RTX 2080 (0.7% behind), showing this pairing competes with desktop-class components from previous generations.

The build is designed for mainstream high-performance laptops, targeting users who need strong multi-core CPU performance and capable 1080p/1440p gaming. The 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for current titles, while the 96 tensor cores provide future-proofing for AI-accelerated applications. The 45 W CPU TDP and 115 W GPU TDP indicate a dual-fan cooling solution is necessary, making this a thicker, heavier laptop class.