Core i3-1115GRE vs Core i5-13400F

Core i3-1115GRE

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020

Core i5-13400F

10 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-1115GRE

2 / 4

4,588

0.0%

25,029

+445.5%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core i3-1115GRE is positioned at rank #1009 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1115GRE

#996

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2162%

#997

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2130%

#998

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1956%

#999

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1947%

#1000

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1929%

#1002

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1863%

#1003

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1786%

#1004

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1783%

#1005

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1735%

#1008

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

100%

#1010

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

100%

#1011

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

99%

#1012

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

98%

#1013

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

97%

#1014

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

#1015

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

97%

#1016

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

96%

#1017

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

96%

#1018

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

95%

#1019

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

94%

#1020

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

94%

#1021

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

#1022

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

107%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

107%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

106%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

106%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

105%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

105%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

104%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

104%

#74

Ryzen 5 5500GT

MSRP: $125|Avg: $130

104%

#75

Ryzen 7 1700

MSRP: $140|Avg: $185

76%

#75

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

MSRP: $309|Avg: $140

104%

#76

Ryzen 7 7700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

103%

#77

Ryzen 9 5900XT

MSRP: $349|Avg: $311

102%

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

101%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

101%

#80

Ryzen 7 7700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $246

101%

#81

Core i5-13400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $180

100%

#82

Core i3-12100T

MSRP: $125|Avg: $90

100%

#83

Core i7-11700F

MSRP: $298|Avg: $150

100%

#84

Core i3-10105F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $65

99%

#85

Core i5-9400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

98%

#86

Core i7-12700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

98%

#87

Core i5-12490F

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#88

Ryzen 5 5600GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $150

97%

#89

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

97%

#90

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

97%

#91

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

96%

#92

Ryzen 5 8600G

MSRP: $229|Avg: $190

96%

#93

Core i7-13700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

94%

#94

Ryzen 7 9700X

MSRP: $359|Avg: $285

94%

#95

Ryzen 9 7900

MSRP: $429|Avg: $370

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-13400F delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-1115GRE in both compute-intensive tasks (138% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-1115GRE	Core i5-13400F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($480)	✅ More affordable ($180)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Core i5-13400F leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 63% cheaper ($180 vs $480) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-1115GRE	Core i5-13400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1355%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($480)	✅ More affordable ($180)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-1115GRE Benchmark Check

Core i5-13400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1115GRE and Core i5-13400F

Core i3-1115GRE

The Core i3-1115GRE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, LPDDR4X. Passmark benchmark score: 4,588 points. Launch price was $338.

Core i5-13400F

The Core i5-13400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 25,029 points. Launch price was $196.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-1115GRE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-13400F offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13400F has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-1115GRE versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F — a 16.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i3-1115GRE uses the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-13400F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1115GRE scores 4,588 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 138% lead for the Core i5-13400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,175 vs 2,407, a 68.8% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,233 vs 11,408 (134.5% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-1115GRE vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F.

Feature	Core i3-1115GRE	Core i5-13400F
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	10 / 16+400%
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4.6 GHz+18%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	20 MB (total)+233%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark	4,588	25,029+446%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	16,211
Geekbench 6 Single	1,175	2,407+105%
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,233	11,408+411%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1115GRE uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-13400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Core i3-1115GRE versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F — the Core i5-13400F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-13400F supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Core i3-1115GRE) vs 20 (Core i5-13400F) — the Core i5-13400F offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Core i3-1115GRE) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F).

Feature	Core i3-1115GRE	Core i5-13400F
Socket	FCBGA1449	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	192 GB+200%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	20+400%

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i3-1115GRE supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Yes (Core i3-1115GRE) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F). The Core i3-1115GRE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.

Feature	Core i3-1115GRE	Core i5-13400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics	—
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	Yes	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-1115GRE launched at $338 MSRP, while the Core i5-13400F debuted at $196. At current prices ($480 vs $180), the Core i5-13400F is $300 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-1115GRE delivers 9.6 pts/$ vs 139.1 pts/$ for the Core i5-13400F — making the Core i5-13400F the 174.3% better value option.