Core i5-13400 vs Ryzen 7 7735H
Core i5-13400
Ryzen 7 7735H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7735H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13400 | Ryzen 7 7735H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($185) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13400 | Ryzen 7 7735H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 7 7735H
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.
Ryzen 7 7735H
The Ryzen 7 7735H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 April 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 23,619 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13400 packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7735H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13400 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400 versus 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7735H — a 3.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7735H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-13400 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7735H uses Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400 scores 23,769 against the Ryzen 7 7735H's 23,619 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-13400. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7735H.
| Feature | Core i5-13400 | Ryzen 7 7735H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.75 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+25% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 6 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) |
| PassMark | 23,769 | 23,619 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13400 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7735H uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-13400 | Ryzen 7 7735H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-13400) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7735H). The Ryzen 7 7735H includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Core i5-13400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7735H targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i5-13400 | Ryzen 7 7735H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 680M |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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