Intel Core i5-13400 vs Intel Core i5-7500
62.5Single-core27.9
49.3Multi-core23.8
50.2Gamingspec-based23.1
17 spec wins — Intel Core i5-134001 spec wins — Intel Core i5-7500
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+35) and multi-core (+25). Intel Core i5-7500 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13400
- Stronger single-core score: 63 vs 28
- Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 24
- 850% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 1 MB
- 327% higher PassMark: 25,600 vs 6,000
- 300% higher threads: 16 vs 4
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-7500
- 36% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $221
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 148 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+150% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+300% | 4 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz+36% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz+21% | 3.8 GHz |
| L2 cache | 10 MB+850% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+233% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+78%Top 43% | 1,290Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300+232%Top 44% | 3,400Bottom 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,800+68%Top 41% | 1,070Bottom 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,800+300%Top 42% | 3,950Bottom 9% |
| PassMark | 25,600+327%Bottom 49% | 6,000Bottom 6% |
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