Intel Core i9-13905H vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600H

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Intel Core i9-13905H or Intel Core i9-13905H – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i9-13905H features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-13905H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600H features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 2600H, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
Intel Core i9 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 13000H Group AMD Ryzen 2000H
13 Generation 1
Intel Core i9-13905H Name AMD Ryzen 5 2600H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-13905H has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600H has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600H is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
14 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
8x Gracemont Cores B None
None None 3.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Raptor Cove Cores A None
2.6 GHz A-Core Frequency None
1.9 GHz B-Core Frequency None
4.1 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 4x
None None 3.2 GHz
5.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
20 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-13905H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-13905H uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600H uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
12.1 Direct X 12
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2018
13 Generation 8
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
96 Execution units 8
768 Shaders 512
1.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
10 nm Technology 14 nm
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 1.1 GHz
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-6400, DDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
None TDP up 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
35 W TDP down 54 W
115 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-13905H is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
700 $ Release price 195 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2023 Release date Q4/2018
Raptor Lake H Architecture Raven Ridge (Zen)
BGA 1744 Socket FP5
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
10 nm Technology 14 nm
24.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB