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Core i5-13500H vs Core i9-13900HK
The Core i5-13500H is slightly slower than the Core i9-13900HK on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Intel BGA 1744
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Intel BGA 1744Raptor Lake-H
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Raptor Lake-HMobile
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MobileIris Xe Graphics 80EU
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Iris Xe Graphics 96EU3200 MHz (DDR4), 5200 MHz (DDR5), LPDDR4, 4267 MHz (LPDDR4X), 6400 MHz (LPDDR5), LPDDR5X
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3200 MHz (DDR4), 5200 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
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compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-13500H or Core i9-13900HK?expand_more
The Core i9-13900HK. It's 17% faster than the Core i5-13500H on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 59/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i9-13900HK than Core i5-13500H?expand_more
17% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-13500H or Core i9-13900HK?expand_more
The Core i9-13900HK is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i9-13900HK worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 69/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-13500H and Core i9-13900HK?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-13500H scores 59/100, Core i9-13900HK scores 69/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-13500H or Core i9-13900HK bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-13500H or Core i9-13900HK?expand_more
The Core i9-13900HK is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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