AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs Intel Core i5-13400
20Single-core62.5
22Multi-core49.3
20.6Gaming50.2
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 120017 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 21.1, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+43) and gaming (+30). AMD Ryzen 3 1200 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 24% higher Base clock: 3.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $221
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13400
- Stronger Single-core score: 63 vs 20
- Stronger Multi-core score: 49 vs 22
- Stronger gaming score: 50 vs 21
- 427% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,800 vs 3,000
- 412% higher PassMark: 25,600 vs 5,000
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 148 W+68% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 16+300% |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz+24% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+35% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 10 MB+375% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 20 MB+150% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2667 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920Top 98% | 2,300+150%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,400Top 98% | 11,300+371%Top 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Top 98% | 1,800+117%Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Top 98% | 15,800+427%Top 31% |
| PassMark | 5,000Top 97% | 25,600+412%Top 37% |
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