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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

✅Better for gaming: +4.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $36 less on MSRP ($196 MSRP vs $232 MSRP).
✅Delivers 29.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 127.7 vs 98.7 PassMark/$ ($196 MSRP vs $232 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i5-14500T.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 24 MB).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-14500T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-14500T

2024

Why buy it

✅+20% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13400F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,889 vs 25,029).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 98.7 vs 127.7 PassMark/$ ($232 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Core i5-14500T

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $36 less on MSRP ($196 MSRP vs $232 MSRP).
✅Delivers 29.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 127.7 vs 98.7 PassMark/$ ($196 MSRP vs $232 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i5-14500T.

Why buy it

✅+20% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 24 MB).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-14500T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13400F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,889 vs 25,029).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 98.7 vs 127.7 PassMark/$ ($232 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13400F better than Core i5-14500T?

Yes. Core i5-13400F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 4.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 9.3% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-13400F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.0% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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 9.3% 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 $36 cheaper on MSRP at $196 MSRP versus $232 MSRP, and it gives you a 4.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 29.4% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 98.7 PassMark/$), 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 i5-14500T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023) and 20% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 i5-14500T Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14500T
1080p
low	171 FPS	262 FPS
medium	158 FPS	253 FPS
high	132 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	178 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	226 FPS
medium	123 FPS	194 FPS
high	99 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	157 FPS
medium	74 FPS	134 FPS
high	59 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	91 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-14500T

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14500T
1080p
low	545 FPS	312 FPS
medium	464 FPS	265 FPS
high	389 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	205 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	257 FPS
medium	403 FPS	228 FPS
high	345 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	173 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	157 FPS
medium	247 FPS	141 FPS
high	231 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	119 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-14500T

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14500T
1080p
low	530 FPS	572 FPS
medium	449 FPS	572 FPS
high	415 FPS	540 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	458 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	572 FPS
medium	422 FPS	549 FPS
high	382 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	412 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	493 FPS
medium	331 FPS	412 FPS
high	296 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	311 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-14500T

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14500T
1080p
low	626 FPS	572 FPS
medium	626 FPS	572 FPS
high	626 FPS	572 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	572 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	572 FPS
medium	626 FPS	572 FPS
high	598 FPS	555 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	483 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	513 FPS
medium	492 FPS	464 FPS
high	439 FPS	410 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	357 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i5-14500T

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Core i5-14500T

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 i5-14500T

The Core i5-14500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,889 points. Launch price was $232.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-14500T offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i5-14500T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-14500T — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-14500T (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-14500T uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Core i5-14500T's 22,889 — a 8.9% lead for the Core i5-13400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 2,561, a 6.2% lead for the Core i5-14500T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-14500T.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14500T
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	14 / 20+40%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.8 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+47%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	24 MB (total)+20%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	25,029+9%	22,889
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407	2,561+6%
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 192 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-14500T).

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14500T
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	192 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-14500T). The Core i5-14500T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Core i5-14500T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; Core i5-14500T rivals Ryzen 5 7600.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i5-14500T
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Gaming	Low Power Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Core i5-14500T debuted at $232. On MSRP ($196 vs $232), the Core i5-13400F is $36 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 127.7 pts/$ vs 98.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-14500T — making the Core i5-13400F the 25.7% better value option.