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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13600HX + Intel Arc A770M

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91 / 100

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

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CPU

92%

GPU

90%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13600HX

38,261 Benchmark Score

Top 8% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc A770M

18,383 Benchmark Score

Top 10% Market Ranking

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30-60

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90-100

Ultimate

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

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30-49

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Intel Core i5-13600HX pairs with the Intel Arc A770M in a laptop-class build that ranks at the 74th percentile overall, with the CPU sitting at the 86th percentile among all processors and the GPU at the 62nd percentile among all graphics cards. The data indicates a strong processor paired with a mid-range mobile GPU, creating a system that excels in CPU-heavy tasks while delivering capable but not class-leading graphics performance.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600HX is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process node. It carries a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 55 W TDP that positions it as a high-performance mobile part. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache, which supports demanding workloads that benefit from large, fast on-die storage.

Benchmark results show a processor that is clearly skewed toward multi-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 23,422 points in multi-core and 3,306 points in single-core, a ratio that highlights its ability to scale across many threads. The Cinebench R20 results follow the same pattern: 9,837 multi-core versus 1,388 single-core. The R15 numbers are 2,360 multi-core and 333 single-core. PassMark tests reinforce this profile: multi-thread score is 28,280, while single-thread is 3,684. Integer math scores 97,126, floating-point math 70,618, and extended instructions 19,720, all indicating strong compute throughput for scientific and engineering applications.

The 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it in the upper tier of processors, but the nearest rivals show how tight the competition is. It edges out the AMD Ryzen 7 250 by 0.1% in average benchmark score, matches the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at a 0.2% lead, and trails the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H by 0.1% and the Intel Core 9 270H by 0.2%. These delta percentages are negligible, meaning the i5-13600HX is effectively performance-equivalent to a cluster of modern mid-range and upper-mid-range chips. The average benchmark score of 38,261 confirms this grouping.

For real workloads, the data suggests the CPU handles heavily threaded tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation with ease, given its 86th percentile ranking and strong multi-core scores. Single-thread performance, while not dominant, is respectable enough for everyday responsiveness and lightly threaded applications. The 20 threads and high boost clock of 4.80 GHz provide a balanced profile that favors productivity over extreme gaming frame rates, where the GPU typically becomes the limiting factor.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600HX ranks at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the majority of processors in the benchmark database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 250?

A: The i5-13600HX has an average benchmark score of 38,261, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 250’s score of 38,221. This difference is statistically insignificant.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc A770M ranks at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, placing it in the middle-to-upper portion of the graphics card distribution.

Q: Does the GPU support modern graphics APIs?

A: Yes, the Arc A770M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which covers the latest gaming and compute APIs.

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

A: The combined percentile for the Intel Core i5-13600HX and Intel Arc A770M is 74, indicating the system as a whole sits above most laptop configurations in overall performance.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the GPU have?

A: The Arc A770M has a memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s, supported by 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus.

Q: Is the GPU production status active or end-of-life?

A: The Intel Arc A770M is marked as end-of-life in the production status, though the CPU remains active.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU’s 62nd percentile ranking and the CPU’s 86th percentile suggest the system can drive competitive frame rates at lower resolutions, but the Arc A770M’s passmark_directx_12 score of 70 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,278 indicate it is not built for extreme high-refresh 4K gaming. At 1080p, the pairing should hold up for most titles, but the GPU will likely cap performance before the CPU does.

Streaming: The CPU’s 20 threads and strong multi-core performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,422, provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The Arc A770M supports modern APIs, but its compute score of 4,778 in PassMark GPU compute suggests the CPU should handle streaming workloads to avoid overburdening the GPU.

Video editing: The i5-13600HX excels here. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,422 and PassMark integer math score of 97,126 indicate fast rendering and timeline processing. The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth assist with effects and previews, but the CPU is the primary driver for export times.

3D rendering: The CPU’s 86th percentile ranking makes it a strong choice for CPU-based rendering, with a PassMark floating-point math score of 70,618 supporting complex calculations. The GPU’s 16.79 TFLOPS FP32 performance adds GPU-accelerated rendering capability, though its 62nd percentile position means it is not a top-tier renderer.

Software development: The 14 cores and 20 threads, combined with a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9,837, handle compilation tasks efficiently. The CPU’s L3 cache of 24 MB reduces latency for repeated code builds, and the ECC memory support adds reliability for long compile sessions.

Student and office work: This configuration is overkill for basic tasks. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3,684 in PassMark ensures snappy app launches, but the high TDP of 55 W and mobile GPU indicate a system designed for demanding workloads rather than battery-efficient productivity.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this laptop build is a content creator or developer who needs substantial CPU compute power in a portable form factor. The i5-13600HX’s 86th percentile ranking and multi-core scores above 23,000 in Cinebench R23 make it suitable for video editors rendering 4K timelines, 3D artists using CPU-based renderers, and software engineers compiling large codebases. The GPU, while at the 62nd percentile, offers 16 GB of VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth, which benefits GPU-accelerated effects and moderate gaming.

Gamers at 1080p will find the system capable, but those targeting 1440p or 4K high-refresh rates will hit the GPU’s limits. The Arc A770M’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, trails by 1.2% in average score, placing it in the same performance class. Small business workstations handling data analysis or financial modeling will appreciate the CPU’s PassMark data encryption score of 19,289 and data compression score of 328,686, which indicate strong throughput for these tasks. Students in engineering or computer science fields will benefit from the CPU’s compute power, though the 55 W TDP suggests a preference for plugged-in performance over portability.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 38,261, placing it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are clustered within 0.2%: the AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 38,221, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H scores 38,312, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T scores 38,194, and the Intel Core 9 270H scores 38,335. This tight grouping means the i5-13600HX is neither a leader nor a laggard in its immediate tier.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 18,383, at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 460 at 18,373 (0.1% behind), the AMD FirePro D500 at 18,533 (0.8% ahead), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18,189 (1.1% behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18,159 (1.2% behind). The Arc A770M leads the RTX 3060 Mobile by a small margin in average score, but the gap is minor.

In specific GPU tests, the Arc A770M scores 11,774 in PassMark G3D, 4,778 in GPU compute, and 2,278 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. DirectX 11 and 12 scores are 69 and 70 respectively, while DirectX 9 scores 178, indicating older APIs run relatively better than newer ones. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 89,494 and 74,422, showing strong compute performance. The combined percentile of 74 reflects the CPU’s high rank pulling up the GPU’s mid-range position.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a mobile platform, meaning the processor is typically soldered and not user-upgradeable. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, with ECC capability, offering flexibility for different laptop designs. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, ensuring the graphics card has adequate bandwidth.

The CPU’s TDP is 55 W, and the GPU’s TDP is 120 W, totaling 175 W for the core components. The suggested PSU field is null, so no specific power supply recommendation exists, but the combined TDP indicates a laptop power adapter needs to deliver substantial wattage. For upgrades, the integrated UHD Graphics 770 on the CPU provides a fallback if the discrete GPU fails, but the Arc A770M is marked end-of-life, limiting future driver optimizations. A sensible next upgrade would focus on the GPU, swapping to a newer mobile graphics card if the laptop design allows, though the BGA socket and mobile form factor restrict most component changes. The platform’s DDR5 support and PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU offer headroom for future storage and memory upgrades within the same chassis.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a clear imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The CPU at the 86th percentile vastly outperforms the GPU at the 62nd percentile, meaning the GPU will be the primary bottleneck in graphics-intensive workloads. In gaming, the Arc A770M’s DirectX 12 score of 70 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2,278 will cap frame rates, while the CPU’s high single-thread score of 3,684 ensures it rarely limits performance. For CPU-bound tasks like rendering or compilation, the GPU’s compute score of 4,778 is sufficient but not a constraint, so the CPU becomes the dominant factor.

In mixed workloads like streaming while gaming, the CPU’s 20 threads handle encoding, but the GPU’s moderate performance may cause frame drops at high settings. The PassMark G3D score of 11,774 indicates the GPU is roughly a mid-range part, so at 1080p with ultra settings, the GPU will likely hold the system back from hitting the CPU’s full potential. Conversely, in productivity scenarios, the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM prevents memory bottlenecks, but the CPU’s lead in percentile suggests the system is better tuned for compute over graphics.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-13600HX and Intel Arc A770M. The CPU is a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake-HX processor with a 4.80 GHz boost clock, while the GPU is an Alchemist mobile part with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 256-bit bus. The combined percentile of 74 places the system in the upper-middle tier of all benchmarked configurations, with the CPU providing most of the performance weight.

The pairing is best described as a workstation-leaning laptop with gaming capability. The CPU’s 86th percentile ranking makes it a top-tier mobile processor for productivity, while the GPU’s 62nd percentile positions it as a competent but not exceptional gaming or graphics solution. The 55 W CPU TDP and 120 W GPU TDP indicate a system designed for sustained performance under load rather than energy efficiency.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all frame rate figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The Arc A770M’s 62nd percentile ranking and its DirectX 12 score of 70 suggest that at 1080p with ultra settings, the GPU can produce playable frame rates in most modern titles, likely in the 60-90 FPS range depending on the game’s optimization. At 1440p, the GPU’s mid-range position will push frame rates lower, possibly dipping below 60 FPS in demanding titles.

The CPU’s high single-thread score of 3,684 ensures it will not bottleneck the GPU at standard resolutions. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,278 indicates the GPU handles modern DirectX 12 workloads at a level comparable to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, which trails by 1.2% in average score. For esports titles with lighter graphics loads, the GPU can deliver higher frame rates, but the lack of measured FPS means these are qualitative estimates. The 16 GB VRAM provides headroom for high-resolution textures, but the 512.0 GB/s bandwidth and 62nd percentile position cap the overall gaming experience at a solid mid-range tier.

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