AMD Ryzen 5 8400F vs Intel Core i5-13500
70.7Single-core63.7
49.5Multi-core49.8
45.5Gamingspec-based55.9
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8400F10 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13500
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 54.9 against 55.5 for Intel Core i5-13500. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-13500 edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
- Stronger single-core score: 71 vs 64
- 68% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $170 vs $232
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13500
- 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
- 92% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 6 MB
- 75% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 88 W
- 67% higher threads: 20 vs 12
- 50% higher L3 cache: 24 MB vs 16 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 154 W+75% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+68% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 12 MB+92% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F | Intel Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,617Top 35% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,857Top 43% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,780Top 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 14,573Top 49% |
| PassMark | 24,372Top 46% | 30,680+26%Top 34% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,684Top 40% | 3,848+4%Top 35% |
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