Core i5-13400F vs Core i5-13450HX

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i5-13450HX.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Core i5-13450HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Core i5-13450HX

2023

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,869 vs 25,029).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Core i5-13450HX

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i5-13450HX.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Core i5-13450HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,869 vs 25,029).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13400F better than Core i5-13450HX?

Yes. Core i5-13400F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.4% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.6% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13400F is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-13400F is the smarter buy today. Core i5-13400F is at an unclear MSRP at $196 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 0.4% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-13400F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 16 threads instead of 10/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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 i5-13400F Benchmark Check

Core i5-13450HX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-13450HX
1080p
low	171 FPS	172 FPS
medium	158 FPS	159 FPS
high	132 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	113 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	143 FPS
medium	123 FPS	124 FPS
high	99 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	81 FPS
medium	74 FPS	74 FPS
high	59 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	46 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-13450HX

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-13450HX
1080p
low	545 FPS	543 FPS
medium	464 FPS	463 FPS
high	389 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	354 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	456 FPS
medium	403 FPS	402 FPS
high	345 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	300 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	278 FPS
medium	247 FPS	246 FPS
high	231 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	203 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-13450HX

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-13450HX
1080p
low	530 FPS	530 FPS
medium	449 FPS	449 FPS
high	415 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	375 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	490 FPS
medium	422 FPS	422 FPS
high	382 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	343 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	393 FPS
medium	331 FPS	331 FPS
high	296 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	246 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-13450HX

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-13450HX
1080p
low	626 FPS	622 FPS
medium	626 FPS	622 FPS
high	626 FPS	622 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	622 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	622 FPS
medium	626 FPS	622 FPS
high	598 FPS	592 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	517 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	529 FPS
medium	492 FPS	487 FPS
high	439 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	379 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-13450HX

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Core i5-13450HX

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.

Core i5-13450HX

The Core i5-13450HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) 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: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): + 20 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,869 points. Launch price was $326.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-13400F and Core i5-13450HX share an identical 10-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13450HX — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-13450HX uses Raptor Lake-HX (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Core i5-13450HX's 24,869 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-13400F. Both processors carry 20 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-13450HX
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	10 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+4%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	20 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+60%
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Raptor Lake-HX (2023)
PassMark	25,029	24,869
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-13450HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-13450HX
Socket	LGA1700	FCBGA1964
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) / not specified (Core i5-13450HX). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.