The Intel Core i5-13600HX 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 i5 series. To use the Intel Core i5-13600HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i5-13600HX 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.
CPU Cores:
14
Threads:
20
Cores A:
6x Raptor Cove
Cores B:
8x Gracemont
Core architecture:
hybrid (big.LITTLE)
Hyperthreading:
Yes
Overclocking:
No
A-Core Frequency:
2.6 GHz
B-Core Frequency:
1.9 GHz
A-Core Frequency Turbo:
4.8 GHz
B-Core Frequency Turbo:
3.6 GHz
Internal Graphics
The Intel Core i5-13600HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13600HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU), which has 256 texture shaders and 32 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
h265 / HEVC (8 bit):
Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):
Decode / Encode
h264:
Decode / Encode
VP8:
Decode / Encode
VP9:
Decode / Encode
AV1:
Decode
AVC:
Decode / Encode
VC-1:
Decode
JPEG:
Decode / Encode
Memory & PCIe
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Memory type:
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Max. Memory:
128.0 GB
Memory channels:
2
Bandwidth:
76.8 GB/s
ECC:
Yes
PCIe:
pci
AES-NI:
Yes
Thermal Management
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 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.
TDP (PL1 / PBP):
55 W
TDP (PL2):
157 W
TDP up:
86 W
TDP down:
45 W
Tjunction max:
100 °C
Technical details
The Intel Core i5-13600HX 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.