Core i3-4170T vs Core i5-13400F

Core i3-4170T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2015

Core i5-13400F

10 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-4170T

2 / 4

3,133

0.0%

25,029

+698.9%

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 i3-4170T is positioned at rank #645 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 i3-4170T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11640%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

10999%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7986%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2406%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1906%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1667%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

955%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

942%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

858%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

858%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

848%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

825%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

814%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

811%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

803%

#388

Ryzen Embedded R2312

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#389

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200

98%

#645

Core i3-4170T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $17

100%

#646

FX-8370E

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

100%

#647

Core i5-4590S

MSRP: $192|Avg: $45

100%

#648

Pentium G2020

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

99%

#649

Pentium G3450

MSRP: $82|Avg: $25

99%

#650

Core i7-6700

MSRP: $303|Avg: $143

99%

#651

Athlon II X4 631

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#652

Pentium G3240T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

99%

#653

Core i3-4160T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $18

99%

#657

Core i3-4350

MSRP: $138|Avg: $130

98%

#659

Core i5-6600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $35

98%

#660

FX-4350

MSRP: $122|Avg: $140

97%

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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-13400F (2023) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-4170T	Core i5-13400F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($17)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-4170T (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-4170T	Core i5-13400F
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+33%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($17)	⚠️ Higher cost ($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 i3-4170T Benchmark Check

Core i5-13400F Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4170T and Core i5-13400F

Core i3-4170T

The Core i3-4170T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,133 points. Launch price was $69.

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 i3-4170T 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 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-4170T versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F — a 35.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i3-4170T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-13400F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4170T scores 3,133 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 155.5% lead for the Core i5-13400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 800 vs 2,407, a 100.2% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,600 vs 11,408 (150.8% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4170T vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F.

Feature	Core i3-4170T	Core i5-13400F
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	10 / 16+400%
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4.6 GHz+44%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+28%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	20 MB (total)+567%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	22 nm	Intel 7 nm-68%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark	3,133	25,029+699%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	16,211
Geekbench 6 Single	800	2,407+201%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,600	11,408+613%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4170T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-13400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Core i3-4170T versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F — the Core i5-13400F supports 50% 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 32 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-4170T) vs 20 (Core i5-13400F) — the Core i5-13400F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H81,B85 (Core i3-4170T) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F).

Feature	Core i3-4170T	Core i5-13400F
Socket	LGA1150	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+67%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	192 GB+500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	20+25%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Core i3-4170T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4400), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4170T targets Low Power Desktop, Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.

Feature	Core i3-4170T	Core i5-13400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics 4400	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Low Power Desktop	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-4170T launched at $117 MSRP, while the Core i5-13400F debuted at $196. At current prices ($17 vs $180), the Core i3-4170T is $163 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-4170T delivers 184.3 pts/$ vs 139.1 pts/$ for the Core i5-13400F — making the Core i3-4170T the 28% better value option.