Intel Core i5-13400 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
62.5Single-core74.4
49.3Multi-core54.7
50.2Gamingspec-based52.1
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1340012 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins this desktop processor face-off, 60 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+12) and multi-core (+5). 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 Intel Core i5-13400
- 60% higher threads: 16 vs 10
- 22% higher Max turbo power: 148 W vs 121 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
- Stronger single-core score: 74 vs 63
- Stronger multi-core score: 55 vs 49
- 132% higher L2 cache: 22 MB vs 10 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- Lower launch price: $165 vs $221
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 148 W+22% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 16+60% | 10 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.3 GHz+32% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 22 MB+132% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300Top 42% | 2,848+24%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300Top 43% | 14,361+27%Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,800Top 39% | 1,893+5%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,800Top 41% | 16,467+4%Top 38% |
| PassMark | 25,600Bottom 49% | 31,008+21%Top 37% |
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