AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i5-13400
67.1Single-core62.5
53.5Multi-core49.3
48Gaming50.2
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G7 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.2 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+5) and Multi-core (+4). 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 7 8700G
- Stronger Single-core score: 67 vs 63
- Stronger Multi-core score: 54 vs 49
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 87% higher iGPU clock: 2,900 MHz vs 1,550 MHz
- 68% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13400
- 68% higher Max turbo power: 148 W vs 88 W
- 25% higher cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 16 MB
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- 19% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 8 MB
- Lower launch price: $221 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 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 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+68% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+11% | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 10 MB+19% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz+87% | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-13400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570+12% | 2,300 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,000+15% | 11,300 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790 | 1,800+1% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,100+8% | 15,800 |
| PassMark | 29,500+15% | 25,600 |
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