Core i5-13400E
VS
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

Core i5-13400E vs Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

Intel

Core i5-13400E

10 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

8 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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. 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 i5-13400E

#110
Ryzen 5 4600GE
MSRP: $200|Avg: $125
104%
#111
Core i5-10500T
MSRP: $226|Avg: $80
104%
#112
Core i5-14600
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
104%
#113
Core i7-14700F
MSRP: $359|Avg: $330
103%
#114
Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
MSRP: $89|Avg: $52
102%
#115
Core i9-14900K
MSRP: $589|Avg: $469
102%
#116
Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
MSRP: $146|Avg: $146
102%
#117
Core i7-13790F
MSRP: $392|Avg: $350
102%
#118
Core i5-14500
MSRP: $239|Avg: $251
102%
#119
Core i5-11600KF
MSRP: $237|Avg: $157
101%
#120
Ryzen 5 5600XT
MSRP: $192|Avg: $180
101%
#121
Core i5-13600
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
101%
#122
Core i3-13100F
MSRP: $109|Avg: $119
101%
#123
Ryzen 5 5600G
MSRP: $259|Avg: $160
101%
#124
Core Ultra 9 285K
MSRP: $589|Avg: $550
100%
#125
Core i5-13400E
MSRP: $221|Avg: $221
100%
#126
Ryzen 7 8700F
MSRP: $270|Avg: $257
100%
#127
Core i9-14900KF
MSRP: $564|Avg: $480
99%
#128
Core i7-12700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $285
99%
#129
Core i9-13900KF
MSRP: $599|Avg: $480
98%
#130
Core i7-12700
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
98%
#131
Core Ultra 5 245T
MSRP: $270|Avg: $270
98%
#132
Core i5-8500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $80
97%
#133
Core i5-9400F
MSRP: $182|Avg: $80
97%
#134
Core i5-11400
MSRP: $182|Avg: $141
97%
#135
Core i5-13600K
MSRP: $329|Avg: $319
97%
#136
Core i5-13500
MSRP: $242|Avg: $264
96%
#137
Ryzen 7 8700G
MSRP: $329|Avg: $269
96%
#138
Core i7-14700
MSRP: $384|Avg: $348
96%
#139
Ryzen 5 2500X
MSRP: $159|Avg: $80
96%
#140
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
MSRP: $100|Avg: $60
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

#153
EPYC 7303P
MSRP: $594|Avg: $594
103%
#155
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $999
102%
#166
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#169
Xeon E-2356G
MSRP: $311|Avg: $544
99%
#171
Xeon W-2140B
MSRP: $294|Avg: $99
99%
#176
Xeon 6325P
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
97%
#178
Xeon Silver 4510
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
97%
#179
Xeon W-3223
MSRP: $294|Avg: $294
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-13400E is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore i5-13400ERyzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($221)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm)
✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i5-13400ERyzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($221)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400E and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

Intel

Core i5-13400E

The Core i5-13400E 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 27,000 points. Launch price was $299.

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,864 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Core i5-13400E packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13400E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400E versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-13400E uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400E scores 27,000 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS's 26,864 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-13400E. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400E vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS.

FeatureCore i5-13400ERyzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Cores / Threads
10 / 16+25%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4.6 GHz
5.1 GHz+11%
Base Clock
2.4 GHz
3.3 GHz+38%
L3 Cache
20 MB (total)+25%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)+25%
1 MB (per core)
Process
10 nm
4 nm-60%
Architecture
Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark
27,000
26,864
Cinebench R23 Multi
15,953
Geekbench 6 Single
2,375
Geekbench 6 Multi
9,977
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13400E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-13400ERyzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Socket
LGA1700
FP7
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13400E) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS). The Core i5-13400E includes integrated graphics (UHD 730), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400E targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400E rivals Ryzen 5 7600.

FeatureCore i5-13400ERyzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD 730
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Productivity