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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13600HX + AMD Radeon 880M

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Top 11% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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92%

GPU

85%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13600HX

38,261 Benchmark Score

Top 8% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon 880M

8,436 Benchmark Score

Top 15% Market Ranking

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90-100

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

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70-89

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50-69

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The Intel Core i5-13600HX paired with the AMD Radeon 880M is a laptop configuration that combines a high-performance 14-core mobile CPU with a modern integrated graphics solution. This pairing sits at the 65th combined percentile in the benchmark database, indicating a system that is above average overall, though the balance between the two components is heavily skewed toward processor performance. The data for this specific configuration is estimated rather than measured; the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data for this exact combination. All FPS figures referenced in this analysis are inferred from synthetic benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The AMD Radeon 880M is an integrated graphics processor built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process node. It is part of the Navi III IGP generation, specifically designed for Strix Point mobile platforms. The GPU operates with a base clock of 400 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz, which allows it to scale up significantly under load. Memory is entirely system-shared, meaning the GPU draws from the same pool of DDR4 or DDR5 memory as the CPU, with bandwidth described as "system dependent." This is a critical limitation; the GPU's performance is directly tied to the speed and configuration of the system memory, rather than having dedicated VRAM.

The 880M contains 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 16 raster operation pipelines. It also features 12 RT cores, providing hardware-accelerated ray tracing support, though the compute throughput is limited. The pixel rate is listed at 46.40 GPixel/s and the texture rate at 139.2 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is rated at 4.454 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, indicating a 1:1 ratio. The GPU supports PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface, which is sufficient for an integrated part. It is DirectX 12 Ultimate compliant (12_2), supports OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern graphics APIs.

Benchmark results for the 880M place it at the 43rd percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 8436. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 535. Geekbench results show 31285 in OpenCL and 40006 in Vulkan. Passmark scores include 7615 in G3D, 3719 in GPU compute, and lower legacy DirectX results: 31 in DirectX 10, 73 in DirectX 11, 32 in DirectX 12, and 97 in DirectX 9. The nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX with an average score of 8427 (a 0.1% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 at 8458 (-0.3%), the AMD Radeon HD 8870M at 8462 (-0.3%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M375X at 8325 (1.3%). These comparisons show that the 880M performs essentially on par with older discrete mobile GPUs from several generations ago, which is a notable achievement for an integrated solution but also sets expectations for its rendering capabilities.

For rendering workloads, the 880M's ray tracing hardware is present but modest. The 12 RT cores enable ray-traced effects in games and 3D applications, but the overall FP32 throughput of 4.454 TFLOPS limits the complexity of scenes it can handle in real-time. The G3D score of 7615 suggests that it can handle basic 3D rendering and older game titles at playable frame rates, but it will struggle with modern AAA games at high settings. The GPU compute score of 3719 indicates that it is not a strong compute powerhouse for tasks like machine learning or heavy video encoding, though it is capable of accelerated workloads in applications that support OpenCL or Vulkan compute.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The CPU benchmarks for the Intel Core i5-13600HX are substantial. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2360 in multicore and 333 in single-core. Cinebench R20 results show 9837 in multicore and 1388 in single-core. Cinebench R23 yields 23422 in multicore and 3306 in single-core. Passmark results include 328686 in data compression, 19289 in data encryption, 19720 in extended instructions, 109 in find prime numbers, 70618 in floating point math, 97126 in integer math, 28280 in multithread, 1810 in physics, 36783 in random string sorting, and 3684 in single-thread tests. The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 86, with an average benchmark score of 38261.

The GPU benchmarks are significantly lower in relative terms. The Radeon 880M's percentile versus all GPUs is 43, with an average benchmark score of 8436. This places it below the median of all GPUs in the database. The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 65, reflecting the fact that the CPU drags the overall score upward while the GPU pulls it down from the very top tier.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals shows a tight cluster. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has an average score of 38221, making the i5-13600HX 0.1% faster. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H scores 38312, which is 0.1% faster than the i5. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T scores 38194, 0.2% slower, and the Intel Core 9 270H scores 38335, 0.2% faster. These deltas are negligible, indicating that the i5-13600HX is squarely in the mid-to-high range of mobile processors, performing within a fraction of a percent of several newer and more expensive parts.

For the GPU, the nearest rival comparisons show the 880M is within 0.3% of the GTX 675MX and MX330, and within 1.3% of the R9 M375X. The overall picture is a system where the CPU is in the top 14% of all processors, while the GPU is in the lower-middle tier (43rd percentile). This creates a lopsided system that excels at processor-intensive tasks but is constrained in graphics-heavy applications.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core i5-13600HX is a mobile processor from the Core 13th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-HX. It has 14 cores and 20 threads, a configuration that combines performance and efficiency cores. The base clock is 2.60 GHz, and the boost clock reaches 4.80 GHz, providing strong single-threaded performance when needed. The processor is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node, with a die size of 257 mm². It has a TDP of 55 W, which is relatively high for a mobile chip but appropriate for a performance-oriented laptop.

The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 cache helps with data-heavy workloads, reducing the need to access system memory. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it includes ECC memory support, which is uncommon for consumer mobile processors. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, which allows for fast NVMe storage and future expansion. The integrated graphics is UHD Graphics 770, though in this configuration it is paired with the discrete Radeon 880M.

Benchmark scores for the CPU are strong across the board. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23422 indicates that the chip can handle heavily threaded workloads like 3D rendering and video encoding with ease. The single-core score of 3306 in R23 shows that it also performs well in tasks that rely on a few threads, such as gaming or spreadsheet calculations. The Passmark multithread score of 28280 and integer math score of 97126 further confirm its capability in processor-intensive tasks. The data compression score of 328686 is particularly high, making it suitable for file archiving and compression workloads.

The 86th percentile among all CPUs means this processor outperforms the vast majority of chips in the database. It is a versatile part that can handle everything from office productivity to professional content creation. The high core count and boost clock make it suitable for multi-tasking, compiling code, and running virtual machines. The TDP of 55 W is a consideration for laptop cooling solutions, but it is a reasonable trade-off for the performance on offer.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

Given the benchmark data, this CPU+GPU pairing is best suited for users who prioritize CPU performance over graphics. Gamers at 1080p with modest settings will find the Radeon 880M adequate for older or less demanding titles, but it is not a gaming-first part. The GPU's 43rd percentile places it below the median, so expect to lower settings or resolution to maintain playable frame rates in modern games. For esports titles that are not graphically intensive, the strong CPU will help maintain high frame rates, but the GPU will still be the limiting factor.

Content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, or software compilation will benefit most from this pairing. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23422 and Passmark multithread score of 28280 show that the CPU can handle rendering tasks efficiently. Video editing software that leverages the CPU for encoding and effects will see strong performance. The GPU's compute score of 3719 is lower, so GPU-accelerated effects may not be as fast, but the overall workflow will be CPU-bound and thus well-served.

Developers will find the i5-13600HX excellent for compiling large codebases. The high multithreaded performance and data compression score of 328686 make it ideal for build servers and development workstations. Students and office workers will also benefit from the CPU's responsiveness, though the GPU is more than sufficient for typical productivity tasks like document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheets. Small business workstations that run accounting software, databases, or data analysis tools will see strong performance from the CPU, while the GPU will handle basic display needs without issue.

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The balance between the CPU and GPU is heavily skewed. The CPU sits at the 86th percentile while the GPU sits at the 43rd percentile. This creates a clear bottleneck scenario where the GPU will be the limiting factor in any graphics-intensive workload. In gaming, even if the CPU can push high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, the GPU will cap the actual FPS at a level consistent with a 43rd-percentile GPU. The nearest rivals for the GPU—the GTX 675MX and MX330—are older or lower-tier parts, indicating that the 880M is not a high-performance graphics solution.

For CPU-bound workloads like rendering, data compression, or code compilation, the CPU will perform admirably, and the GPU will not be a significant factor. The Passmark physics score of 1810 and integer math score of 97126 show that the CPU is not the bottleneck in these tasks. However, in mixed workloads that involve both CPU and GPU, such as real-time 3D rendering or video editing with GPU-accelerated effects, the GPU's lower compute score will limit overall performance.

The FPS scaling, estimated from benchmark scores, follows this pattern. In a game that is CPU-intensive, the i5-13600HX can maintain high minimum frame rates, but the average FPS will be constrained by the GPU's rendering capabilities. In a game that is GPU-intensive, the CPU will have headroom left unused, and the GPU will be the sole bottleneck. The 65th combined percentile reflects this imbalance, indicating a system that is above average overall but not well-balanced for gaming.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The Intel Core i5-13600HX uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform. This means the CPU is not upgradeable in the traditional sense; it is permanently attached to the motherboard. The GPU, being an integrated part of the AMD Strix Point chip, is also not upgradeable. Therefore, the platform is closed for component-level upgrades.

Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. Upgrading from DDR4 to DDR5 would require a new motherboard, which is not possible with the BGA 1964 socket. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 20 lanes from the CPU allows for fast NVMe storage, and users can add a compatible SSD to increase storage capacity. The TDP is 55 W for the CPU and 15 W for the GPU, totaling 70 W for the core components. This is a modest power draw for a laptop, leaving headroom for the rest of the system. The suggested PSU is null, meaning the system relies on the laptop's power adapter, and the power connectors for the GPU are listed as "None," confirming it is an IGP.

A sensible next upgrade for this system is to increase system memory to the maximum supported capacity and speed, as the GPU's performance is system-dependent on memory bandwidth. Adding a fast NVMe SSD via the PCIe Gen 5 lanes would also improve system responsiveness and load times. Since the CPU and GPU are fixed, the focus should be on optimizing the supporting components.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 65, meaning this system outperforms 65% of all configurations in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13600HX compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 250?

A: The i5-13600HX has an average benchmark score of 38261, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 250's score of 38221.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon 880M sits at the 43rd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 8436.

Q: Does the Radeon 880M support ray tracing?

A: Yes, it has 12 RT cores, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes ray tracing features.

Q: What is the CPU's TDP and what does it mean for laptop cooling?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 55 W, which is relatively high for a mobile processor, requiring adequate cooling solutions in the laptop chassis.

Q: Is the CPU upgradeable?

A: No, the CPU uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform, so it is not upgradeable.

Q: What is the GPU's base and boost clock?

A: The base clock is 400 MHz, and the boost clock is 2900 MHz.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build, as indicated by the buildClass field. It pairs the Intel Core i5-13600HX, a 14-core mobile processor, with the AMD Radeon 880M, an integrated GPU from the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The overall tier, based on the combined percentile of 65, places this system in the upper-middle range of all configurations. The CPU is a high performer at the 86th percentile, while the GPU is below average at the 43rd percentile, creating a system that is far more capable in processor-heavy tasks than in graphics-intensive ones.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The Radeon 880M's 43rd percentile ranking means it is not suited for high-refresh gaming at high settings. Estimated FPS in modern titles will be low, and users will need to reduce resolution to 720p or lower settings to approach playable rates. Esports titles with low graphical demands may run at moderate frame rates.

Streaming: This system can handle streaming on a CPU budget. The i5-13600HX's strong multicore performance (Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23422) can encode video in software while the GPU handles the game rendering. The GPU compute score of 3719 is low, so hardware encoding via the GPU may not be as efficient, but CPU-based streaming is viable.

Video editing: The CPU is excellent for video editing workloads, with high scores in floating point math (70618) and data compression (328686). Timeline scrubbing, exports, and effect processing will be smooth. The GPU's lower compute score means GPU-accelerated effects will be slower, but the overall workflow is CPU-bound.

3D rendering: Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23422 indicates strong CPU rendering performance. The GPU can assist with OpenCL or Vulkan compute, but the 4.454 TFLOPS FP32 throughput limits its contribution. Expect fast CPU-based rendering and slower GPU-accelerated previews.

Software development: The 14-core/20-thread CPU with a Passmark multithread score of 28280 is ideal for compiling, testing, and running virtual machines. The data encryption score of 19289 and integer math score of 97126 support cryptography and heavy computational tasks.

Student and office work: This system is more than sufficient for document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheets. The CPU's single-thread score of 3684 in Passmark ensures snappy responsiveness. The GPU will handle display output without issue, and the 55 W TDP is manageable for a laptop.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13600HX + AMD Radeon 880M

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Performance Tiers Explained

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Legacy

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

FAQ

Build Overview

Usage Scenarios

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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