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Intel Core i7-13620H

24,911 Benchmark Score

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Intel Core i7-13620H pairs with AMD Radeon 860M in a laptop configuration that targets a specific niche: high-thread-count CPU work combined with respectable integrated graphics. The data shows no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, so all gaming frame rate discussion below is estimated from the individual benchmark scores rather than direct testing. The CPU sits in the 77th percentile of all processors, while the GPU lands in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, giving the pair a combined percentile of 75. This is a system that prioritizes compute versatility over raw gaming muscle, and the benchmark numbers confirm a clear split between strong multi-core throughput and moderate graphics capability.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13620H is a Raptor Lake-H mobile processor built on Intel's 10 nm process node. It packs 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz that boosts up to 4.90 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15176 and a single-core score of 1833, which are strong numbers for a 45 W TDP mobile chip. The single-thread performance of 1008 in 3DMark is competitive for everyday responsiveness, while the 3DMark max-threads score of 7178 shows the chip scales well when all cores are engaged.

The PassMark suite reinforces this profile. Integer math scores 80948, floating point math reaches 59762, and extended instructions hit 17513. Data compression scores 281335, which is particularly relevant for file archiving and database workloads. The multi-thread PassMark score of 24192 places the chip in the 77th percentile against all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 24911 sits nearly exactly between its nearest rivals. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, a delta of -0.1 percent, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX scores 24822, a delta of 0.4 percent. The i7-13620H edges out both by a hair in aggregate, though the differences are within noise. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1963 and 4-thread score of 3621 indicate that lightly threaded tasks like web browsing and office applications will feel snappy, while the 8-thread score of 5443 confirms solid performance in moderately parallel workloads.

Real-world implications: video encoding, software compilation, and 3D rendering will leverage the 16 threads effectively. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2281 and R20 multi-core score of 8305 both align with a chip that sits comfortably above the 50th percentile but below the top-tier desktop HEDT parts. The boost clock of 4.90 GHz is high for a mobile chip, and the single-core PassMark score of 3589 reflects that. This CPU is not a compromise part; it is a workhorse for portable workstations.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance here is asymmetrical. The CPU is clearly the stronger component relative to its peer group. At the 77th CPU percentile versus the GPU's 72nd percentile, the processor will usually have headroom left over in graphics-bound tasks. For CPU-bound workloads such as data compression or multi-threaded rendering, the Radeon 860M is irrelevant. For gaming, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at any resolution above 1080p, and even at 1080p the integrated graphics will throttle frame rates far below what the CPU can feed. The PassMark find prime numbers score of 99 is a weak spot, indicating that the chip is not optimized for certain integer-heavy single-threaded algorithms, but this is a minor edge case.

The FPS scaling story is estimated because no measured FPS data exists for this combo. Based on the GPU's average benchmark score of 26401, which sits just 0.1 percent below the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 at 26421, the expectation is that the Radeon 860M will deliver playable frame rates at 1080p low-to-medium settings in modern titles, but will struggle at high or ultra presets. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 7056 suggests it can handle the physics and AI calculations in games without becoming the bottleneck, so the GPU will dictate the ceiling. In lighter esports titles, the CPU's single-thread strength will allow the GPU to stretch its legs. In heavier AAA titles, the GPU will cap performance well before the CPU maxes out.

The 45 W TDP of the CPU and 15 W TDP of the GPU mean the system has a modest total power envelope, which is typical for thin-and-light laptops. The CPU will demand more power under sustained multi-core loads, but the GPU's low power draw means it will rarely compete for thermal headroom. This creates a situation where the CPU can run at full boost for extended periods without the GPU throttling in return, which is a positive for productivity workloads.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is built around the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is a soldered mobile package. This means the CPU is not upgradeable after purchase; what you buy is what you keep. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, which gives OEMs flexibility but means the user must check the specific laptop's memory type before planning upgrades. The integrated memory controller does not support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU, which is sufficient for a single high-end discrete GPU or fast NVMe storage, but the Radeon 860M itself uses PCIe 4.0 x8.

The suggested PSU is null in the data, but the combined TDP of 60 W (45 W CPU plus 15 W GPU) indicates that a standard laptop power brick is sufficient. There is no headroom for adding a discrete GPU later because the iGPU is soldered to the motherboard and the CPU is BGA. The sensible next upgrade for this platform is not a component swap but a full laptop replacement. For users who need more graphics performance, the only path forward is a system with a discrete GPU. For users who need more CPU performance, the i7-13620H is already in the upper tier of mobile Raptor Lake parts, so the gains would be marginal. The 10 nm process node and 24 MB L3 cache are fixed attributes; the only user-serviceable upgrades are RAM capacity and storage, assuming the laptop has accessible SODIMM slots and M.2 bays.

The PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU are forward-looking, but the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface means the iGPU will not benefit from the newer standard. For external GPU enclosures, the 8 lanes could be a limitation, but the laptop's portability focus makes that an unlikely use case. The memory bandwidth is system-dependent, so the GPU's performance will scale with the speed of the installed RAM. Users who install slow DDR4 will leave GPU performance on the table; fast DDR5 will help the Radeon 860M reach its potential.

Who Should Build It

This platform is not for gamers chasing high frame rates; it is for users who need serious CPU throughput in a portable form factor. Content creators working with video editing will benefit from the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15176 and the PassMark data compression score of 281335. Software developers compiling large codebases will see strong gains from the 16 threads and the 3DMark max-threads score of 7178. Students in engineering or data science programs will find the CPU capable of running simulations and processing datasets without frustration, as the PassMark integer math score of 80948 demonstrates.

Small business workstations that run accounting software, databases, or virtual machines will appreciate the 77th percentile CPU ranking. The Radeon 860M handles basic display output and light GPU acceleration for applications like web rendering or simple photo editing, but it is not a creation GPU. Gamers at 1080p with low settings can play esports titles, but the GPU's 72nd percentile ranking against all GPUs puts it in the same class as the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, which is a modest entry-level discrete GPU from a previous generation. This is a laptop for work first, play second.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 860M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. It is part of the Krackan Point generation and uses the Navi III IGP design. The chip has 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster operation units. It includes 8 ray tracing cores, which is notable for an iGPU. The base clock is 600 MHz and the boost clock reaches 3000 MHz. Memory is system shared, meaning the GPU uses the laptop's RAM for both capacity and bandwidth, with bandwidth listed as system dependent. This is a critical detail: the GPU's performance will vary significantly based on the memory speed and whether the system runs dual-channel mode.

The compute capabilities are modest. FP32 performance is 3.072 TFLOPS, and FP16 is also 3.072 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. These numbers place the GPU in the range of a low-end discrete graphics card. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 22759 and the Vulkan score is 30043, giving an average benchmark score of 26401. This sits 0.3 percent above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 at 26331, which is a surprising comparison given the RTX 5060 is a discrete card, but the data is the data. The Radeon 860M also comes within 1.1 percent of the NVIDIA RTX A4000 at 26683, a professional workstation GPU. These rival scores suggest the iGPU is more capable than its integrated nature implies, especially in compute workloads.

The API support is strong: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This means modern games with ray tracing or mesh shaders will run, though at reduced settings. The 4 nm process node is efficient, and the 15 W TDP means it generates minimal heat. The boost clock of 3000 MHz is high for an iGPU, which helps close the gap with entry-level discrete parts. The lack of a launch MSRP and null suggested PSU confirm this is an integrated part that ships with a laptop, not a standalone purchase.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for the Intel Core i7-13620H with the AMD Radeon 860M combination. All frame rate expectations below are estimates based on the GPU's average benchmark score of 26401 and its position relative to the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, which scores 26421 and is a known 1080p-capable entry GPU.

At 1080p ultra settings, the Radeon 860M will not deliver playable frame rates in most modern AAA titles. The 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is simply too low for heavy rasterization workloads. Users should expect to run games at 1080p low or medium settings to achieve 30 to 60 FPS, depending on the title. Esports games like Counter-Strike or League of Legends, which are CPU-light and GPU-moderate, will run comfortably above 60 FPS at 1080p medium. The CPU's single-thread score of 1008 in 3DMark ensures that frame pacing will be smooth, but the GPU will cap the maximum frame rate.

At 720p, the GPU becomes more viable, and users can push settings higher. The 8 ray tracing cores are present, but enabling ray tracing will cut frame rates significantly; it is not recommended except for screenshots or short gameplay sessions. The system shared memory means the GPU competes with the CPU for bandwidth, so dual-channel memory is essential. With single-channel RAM, the GPU will lose a significant portion of its performance, potentially dropping below the MX550's level. The Vulkan score of 30043 suggests that games using Vulkan will perform relatively better than those using older DirectX 11 paths.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 24911, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11850H, scores 24935, a delta of -0.1 percent, meaning the i7-13620H is essentially tied with a previous-generation high-end mobile chip. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX scores 24822, a delta of 0.4 percent, so the i7-13620H is marginally ahead of that flagship. The Intel Core 5 210H scores 24872, a delta of 0.2 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964, a delta of -0.2 percent. The i7-13620H is the middle of a very tight pack, with all four rivals within 0.4 percent. This is a crowded field, and the performance differences are negligible in real-world use.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 26401, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 at 26421, a delta of -0.1 percent. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 scores 26331, a delta of 0.3 percent, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, a delta of -0.6 percent. The NVIDIA RTX A4000 scores 26683, a delta of -1.1 percent. The Radeon 860M is positioned between a low-end discrete mobile GPU and a desktop GPU that was a high-end part in its day. The combined percentile of 75 reflects a system that is above average overall, but the gap between the CPU's 77th percentile and the GPU's 72nd percentile is the defining characteristic. The CPU is the star; the GPU is the supporting act.

FAQ

Q: Can this laptop run modern games at 1080p?

A: The Radeon 860M has an average benchmark score of 26401, which is 0.1 percent below the NVIDIA GeForce MX550. It can run modern games at 1080p low to medium settings with playable frame rates, but not at ultra settings.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-13620H good for video editing?

A: Yes. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15176 and PassMark data compression score of 281335 indicate strong multi-threaded performance for video encoding and editing tasks.

Q: Does the GPU have ray tracing support?

A: The Radeon 860M includes 8 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). Ray tracing is functional but will significantly reduce frame rates due to the 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 throughput.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX?

A: The i7-13620H has an average benchmark score of 24911, which is 0.4 percent higher than the Ryzen 9 5900HX's 24822. The performance is effectively identical.

Q: Is the memory type important for this system?

A: Yes. The GPU uses system shared memory with bandwidth listed as system dependent. Faster DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode will improve GPU performance, while slow single-channel DDR4 will bottleneck it.

Q: Can the CPU be upgraded later?

A: No. The CPU uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is soldered to the motherboard. The CPU and GPU are both fixed components.

Q: What is the GPU's closest competitor?

A: The Radeon 860M scores 26401, which is 0.1 percent below the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 at 26421 and 0.3 percent above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 at 26331.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This is not the target use case. The GPU's 72nd percentile ranking and 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 throughput will struggle to drive high refresh rates at 1080p in modern titles. Esports games at low settings can reach high frame rates, but the system is better suited to other tasks.

Streaming: The CPU can handle encoding with its 16 threads and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15176, but the GPU lacks dedicated encoding hardware strength. The PassMark extended instructions score of 17513 helps with software encoding, so streaming at 720p or 1080p is feasible with CPU-based x264 encoding.

Video editing: Strong. The multi-core scores are excellent for rendering timelines, and the data compression score of 281335 speeds up project packaging. The GPU can assist with effects, but the CPU will carry the load.

3D rendering: The CPU's 16 threads and Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 8305 make this a capable portable renderer. The GPU's 3.072 TFLOPS is too weak for GPU rendering, but CPU-based renderers will perform well.

Software development: Excellent. Compilation benefits from the 16 threads and the PassMark integer math score of 80948. The single-thread score of 3589 in PassMark ensures fast interaction with IDEs and build tools.

Student and office work: Overkill for basic tasks, but the 45 W TDP CPU with a 4.90 GHz boost clock ensures documents, spreadsheets, and web applications run instantly. The GPU handles display output and light acceleration for presentations.

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