Core i5-13400 vs M4 (10 cores)
Core i5-13400
M4 (10 cores)
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400
Performance Per Dollar M4 (10 cores)
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13400 | M4 (10 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($185) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13400 | M4 (10 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($185) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400 and M4 (10 cores)
Core i5-13400
The Core i5-13400 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: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,769 points. Launch price was $221.
M4 (10 cores)
The M4 (10 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 7 May 2024 (1 year ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.89 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x. Passmark benchmark score: 23,784 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13400 packs 10 cores / 16 threads, matching the M4 (10 cores)'s 10 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400 versus 4.4 GHz on the M4 (10 cores) — a 4.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.89 GHz). The Core i5-13400 is built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-13400 scores 23,769 against the M4 (10 cores)'s 23,784 — a 0.1% lead for the M4 (10 cores).
| Feature | Core i5-13400 | M4 (10 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16 | 10 / 10 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+5% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.89 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 4 MB+220% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | — |
| PassMark | 23,769 | 23,784 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13400 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the M4 (10 cores) uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-13400 | M4 (10 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | none |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
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