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CPU
89%
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GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13600H

30,548 Benchmark Score
Top 11% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile

43,667 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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0-30
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30-60
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60-85
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85-100
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70-89

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# Intel Core i5-13600H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile

This pairing combines a 12-core Raptor Lake-H mobile processor with NVIDIA's flagship Ada Lovelace laptop GPU, creating a laptop configuration that targets high-end gaming and content creation. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame-rate discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than being derived from direct game testing.

Gaming Performance

Because the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data for this CPU+GPU pairing, the following FPS figures are estimates based on the benchmark scores of both components. The RTX 4090 Mobile's PassMark G3D score of 27,212 places it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it can handle demanding titles at high settings. The i5-13600H's PassMark single-thread score of 3,631 and multi-thread score of 23,304 suggest it can feed the GPU adequately in most scenarios, though the GPU will be the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions.

At 1080p, the RTX 4090 Mobile's raw compute (32.98 TFLOPS FP32) and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with 576.0 GB/s bandwidth should push frame rates well above 100 FPS in most esports and competitive titles, with the CPU's 4.80 GHz boost clock ensuring minimal frame-time spikes. At 1440p, the GPU's 112 ROPs and 76 RT cores provide enough throughput for high-refresh gaming, though the exact FPS will depend on the game's optimization. At 4K, the 16 GB VRAM capacity becomes an advantage for texture-heavy titles, and the 256-bit memory bus helps maintain bandwidth, but the 120 W TDP of the mobile GPU limits sustained performance compared to desktop variants.

Ray tracing performance benefits from the 76 dedicated RT cores and 304 tensor cores, with the GPU supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6. The PassMark DirectX 12 score of 107 and DirectX 11 score of 262 suggest strong API-specific performance, though these are synthetic metrics that translate to real-world gaming differently. The estimated FPS range for ultra settings across modern AAA titles at 1440p would be roughly 80-120 FPS, while esports titles at 1080p could exceed 200 FPS, but these are qualitative projections from the composite benchmark data.

Benchmark Performance

The i5-13600H achieves an average benchmark score of 30,548, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T at 30,468 (0.3% ahead), the Intel Core i9-11980HK at 30,422 (0.4% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS at 30,390 (0.5% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U at 30,364 (0.6% ahead). This clustering shows the i5-13600H sits right at the top of a tight pack of mobile processors, with margins under 1% separating it from its closest competitors.

In Cinebench, the CPU scores 1,249 in R15 multi-core, 176 in R15 single-core, 5,208 in R20 multi-core, 735 in R20 single-core, 12,402 in R23 multi-core, and 1,750 in R23 single-core. The multi-core R23 score of 12,402 reflects the 12-core/16-thread configuration, which uses a hybrid architecture combining performance and efficiency cores. The single-core R23 score of 1,750 indicates strong per-thread performance, critical for older games and lightly-threaded applications.

The RTX 4090 Mobile posts an average benchmark score of 43,667, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show interesting dynamics: the NVIDIA RTX A6000 leads with 44,075 (-0.9% delta, meaning the RTX 4090 Mobile trails by 0.9%), while the Quadro M6000 at 43,301 (0.8% ahead), the RTX 5050 Mobile at 43,268 (0.9% ahead), and the Quadro M6000 24 GB at 43,262 (0.9% ahead) all sit just behind. This tight grouping around 43,000-44,000 suggests the RTX 4090 Mobile is performance-competitive with professional workstation GPUs, not just consumer gaming parts.

The combined percentile of 83 for this CPU+GPU pairing indicates a well-matched system that sits near the top of the laptop performance hierarchy, with the GPU slightly outranking the CPU in percentile terms.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The RTX 4090 Mobile's 84th percentile GPU score and 32.98 TFLOPS FP32 compute provide ample headroom for 1080p and 1440p high-refresh displays. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking ensures it won't bottleneck at these resolutions, making this pairing suitable for 144Hz panels in most titles.

Streaming: The GPU's 304 tensor cores support NVENC-class encoding workloads, and the 16 GB VRAM provides buffer space for simultaneous game rendering and encoding. The CPU's 12,402 R23 multi-core score handles the encoding overhead of streaming software without compromising game performance.

Video Editing: The 16 GB GDDR6 memory and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth accelerate timeline scrubbing and preview rendering. The CPU's PassMark data compression score of 267,936 and data encryption score of 16,061 indicate strong throughput for codec-heavy workloads. The combined percentile of 83 suggests this system can handle 4K video editing timelines with multiple effects layers.

3D Rendering: The GPU's 9,728 shading units and 304 TMUs deliver 515.3 GTexel/s texture rate, which accelerates viewport performance in applications like Blender or Maya. The CPU's R23 multi-core score of 12,402 supports CPU-based rendering fallbacks, though GPU rendering will dominate with this configuration.

Software Development: The 12 cores and 16 threads provide parallel compilation capability, while the PassMark integer math score of 78,658 and floating point math score of 57,618 indicate strong computational throughput for build servers and test frameworks. The 18 MB shared L3 cache reduces latency for frequently accessed code paths.

Student and Office Work: The i5-13600H's single-thread score of 3,631 in PassMark handles everyday productivity tasks with ease, while the Iris Xe Graphics 80EU integrated GPU provides a fallback for power-saving scenarios. The CPU's 45 W TDP is modest for a high-performance mobile part, making this combination feasible in larger laptop chassis.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a system where the GPU (84th percentile) slightly outranks the CPU (82nd percentile) in overall standing, but the 1-percentage-point gap is negligible. For gaming workloads, the RTX 4090 Mobile's PassMark G3D score of 27,212 far exceeds what the CPU's benchmark scores suggest it can feed at lower resolutions, meaning the CPU will likely bottleneck at 1080p in CPU-intensive titles. At 1440p and above, the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases pixel throughput demands.

The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 23,304 and R23 multi-core score of 12,402 indicate strong multi-threaded performance that can handle background tasks while gaming, but the single-thread scores (3,631 PassMark, 1,750 R23) are more modest. This suggests that in lightly-threaded games at high frame rates, the CPU's single-core performance could cap FPS before the GPU reaches its limit. The 4.80 GHz boost clock helps, but the 2.80 GHz base clock shows the processor relies heavily on boost behavior.

For compute workloads, the GPU's 12,347 PassMark GPU compute score and 32.98 TFLOPS FP32 throughput dwarf the CPU's computational output, making the GPU the clear bottleneck in rendering and simulation tasks. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking means it is not a weak component, but it is the less dominant half of this pairing.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600H is a Raptor Lake-H mobile processor built on Intel's 10 nm process, featuring 12 cores and 16 threads. The hybrid architecture combines performance and efficiency cores, with the 2.80 GHz base clock boosting up to 4.80 GHz under load. The 18 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide substantial on-die storage for frequently accessed data, while the 80 KB per-core L1 cache handles ultra-low-latency operations.

The CPU's benchmark results show a balanced profile: Cinebench R23 multi-core of 12,402 and single-core of 1,750 demonstrate strong scaling across threads, while PassMark scores of 78,658 in integer math and 57,618 in floating point math indicate solid arithmetic throughput. The PassMark data compression score of 267,936 is notably high, suggesting excellent performance for file archiving and data-heavy workloads. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, giving system builders flexibility in memory selection.

The 45 W TDP places this in the high-performance mobile segment, and the Intel BGA 1744 socket means it is soldered to the motherboard rather than upgradeable. The integrated Iris Xe Graphics 80EU provides basic display output and hardware acceleration for media playback, useful for power-saving scenarios or when the discrete GPU is idle. The launch MSRP of $311 reflects its position as a mid-to-high-tier mobile processor, though this is a one-time reference and not a value assessment.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets gamers who prioritize high frame rates at 1440p or who want headroom for 4K gaming with the RTX 4090 Mobile's 16 GB VRAM and 84th percentile GPU score. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking ensures it won't hold back the GPU in most gaming scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions where GPU load dominates. Gamers playing competitive titles at 1080p with 240Hz displays may find the CPU's single-thread performance (3,631 PassMark) a limiting factor in CPU-bound scenes.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or GPU-accelerated effects will benefit from the RTX 4090 Mobile's 32.98 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 304 tensor cores, which accelerate AI-assisted workflows. The 16 GB VRAM allows for larger scene files and higher-resolution textures than 8 GB or 12 GB GPUs. The CPU's 12,402 R23 multi-core score supports concurrent rendering and encoding tasks.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 12 cores and 16 threads, with the PassMark integer math score of 78,658 indicating strong build performance. The system's combined 83rd percentile makes it suitable for small business workstations running database operations, financial modeling, or engineering simulations that leverage both CPU and GPU compute. Students in STEM fields needing a portable system for CAD, MATLAB, or machine learning coursework will find this configuration capable, though the 45 W CPU TDP and 120 W GPU TDP mean the laptop requires adequate cooling for sustained loads.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 83, placing this system in the upper tier of laptop configurations.

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

A: It leads the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T by 0.3%, the Intel Core i9-11980HK by 0.4%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS by 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U by 0.6% in average benchmark score.

Q: What is the RTX 4090 Mobile's VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth?

A: It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Does the i5-13600H support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the RTX 4090 Mobile's FP32 compute throughput?

A: It delivers 32.98 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is equivalent to its FP16 throughput at a 1:1 ratio.

Q: How close is the RTX 4090 Mobile to the RTX A6000 in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX A6000 scores 44,075 on average, which is 0.9% higher than the RTX 4090 Mobile's 43,667.

Q: What is the CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The i5-13600H scores 1,750 in Cinebench R23 single-core, reflecting its 4.80 GHz boost clock capability.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-13600H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile GPU. The CPU sits in the 82nd percentile of all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 84th percentile, resulting in a combined percentile of 83. The system represents a high-end mobile configuration where the GPU is the dominant component for most workloads, but the CPU provides sufficient support for gaming, productivity, and content creation tasks.

The 12-core/16-thread CPU with Raptor Lake architecture pairs with the AD103-based GPU on a 5 nm TSMC process. The RTX 4090 Mobile's 45,900 million transistors and 379 mm² die size make it a large, power-hungry part, but its 120 W TDP is typical for a flagship mobile GPU. The 45 W CPU TDP combined with the 120 W GPU TDP means the total system power draw is substantial, requiring a robust laptop cooling solution. This is not a budget configuration; it targets users who need maximum portable performance for gaming and GPU-accelerated workloads.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The i5-13600H uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which means the CPU is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded independently. The system's memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration allows for memory upgrades, but the exact type depends on the motherboard design. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, giving the discrete GPU ample bandwidth for data transfer.

The RTX 4090 Mobile has no suggested PSU requirement because it is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) designed for laptop integration, with no power connectors and a slot width of IGP. Upgrade options for this platform are limited to memory and storage, as both the CPU and GPU are soldered components. The GPU's bus interface of PCIe 4.0 x16 is standard for mobile parts, and the 16 GB VRAM provides future-proofing for upcoming game textures and AI workloads. A sensible next upgrade within the same laptop would be increasing system memory to complement the GPU's 16 GB VRAM, though the exact capacity depends on available slots.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with a chip designated AD103 containing 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1,335 MHz and boosts to 1,695 MHz, with memory running at 2,250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for mobile parts.

The GPU's compute resources include 9,728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, producing a pixel rate of 189.8 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 515.3 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is rated at 32.98 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same level (1:1 ratio). Ray tracing is handled by 76 dedicated RT cores, while 304 tensor cores accelerate AI workloads. The PassMark G3D score of 27,212 places it in the 84th percentile, and its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, leads by just 0.9%, indicating workstation-class performance.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 43,667 includes Geekbench OpenCL of 180,831 and Vulkan of 170,774, showing strong cross-API performance. The DirectX 12 score of 107 and DirectX 11 score of 262 in PassMark reflect synthetic test characteristics rather than direct gaming performance. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering all modern graphics APIs. Display outputs are portable device dependent, meaning laptop manufacturers determine the available ports. The 120 W TDP is modest for the performance level, though it limits sustained boost clocks compared to desktop RTX 4090 variants.