AMD Ryzen 5 7500F vs Intel Core i5-13400
68.4Single-core62.2
49.2Multi-core48.7
64.1Gamingspec-based50.2
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500F6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F wins this desktop processor face-off, 58.7 to 53.1, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+6) and multi-core (+1). Intel Core i5-13400 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 5 7500F
- Stronger single-core score: 68 vs 62
- 60% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 20 MB
- 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
- 48% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
- Lower launch price: $179 vs $221
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13400
- 68% higher Max turbo power: 148 W vs 88 W
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 58% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 6 MB
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 12% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,953 vs 14,300
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| 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 5 7500F | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+48% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+9% | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 10 MB+58% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570+12%Top 38% | 2,300Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300+9%Top 42% | 11,300Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,850+4%Top 38% | 1,786Top 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,300Bottom 51% | 15,953+12%Top 43% |
| PassMark | 26,508+11%Top 42% | 23,887Top 48% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,824+7%Top 36% | 3,584Top 43% |
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