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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

✅Costs $194 less on MSRP ($196 MSRP vs $390 MSRP).
✅Delivers 47.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 127.7 vs 86.7 PassMark/$ ($196 MSRP vs $390 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-13700E.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700E across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (16,211 vs 24,775).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 30 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700E can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-13700E

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 20 MB).
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 86.7 vs 127.7 PassMark/$ ($390 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Core i7-13700E

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $194 less on MSRP ($196 MSRP vs $390 MSRP).
✅Delivers 47.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 127.7 vs 86.7 PassMark/$ ($196 MSRP vs $390 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-13700E.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 20 MB).
✅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 i7-13700E across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (16,211 vs 24,775).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 30 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700E can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 86.7 vs 127.7 PassMark/$ ($390 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700E better than Core i5-13400F?

Yes. Core i7-13700E is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 3.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data, 52.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 35.1% higher PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-13700E is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 3.1% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13700E is the better fit. You are getting 52.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 20 MB).

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

Core i7-13700E is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-13400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-13700E is 99.0% more expensive on MSRP at $390 MSRP versus $196 MSRP, and it gives you a 3.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-13400F is also 47.2% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 86.7 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Core i7-13700E is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 50% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 20 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 24 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 i7-13700E Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i7-13700E
1080p
low	171 FPS	255 FPS
medium	158 FPS	239 FPS
high	132 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	219 FPS
medium	123 FPS	186 FPS
high	99 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	149 FPS
medium	74 FPS	127 FPS
high	59 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	86 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i7-13700E

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i7-13700E
1080p
low	545 FPS	362 FPS
medium	464 FPS	310 FPS
high	389 FPS	260 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	234 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	315 FPS
medium	403 FPS	279 FPS
high	345 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	186 FPS
medium	247 FPS	169 FPS
high	231 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	138 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i7-13700E

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i7-13700E
1080p
low	530 FPS	817 FPS
medium	449 FPS	655 FPS
high	415 FPS	572 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	483 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	719 FPS
medium	422 FPS	587 FPS
high	382 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	429 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	512 FPS
medium	331 FPS	430 FPS
high	296 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	328 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i7-13700E

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Core i7-13700E
1080p
low	626 FPS	846 FPS
medium	626 FPS	846 FPS
high	626 FPS	754 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	682 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	810 FPS
medium	626 FPS	724 FPS
high	598 FPS	625 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	552 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	557 FPS
medium	492 FPS	505 FPS
high	439 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	396 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Core i7-13700E

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Core i7-13700E

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 i7-13700E

The Core i7-13700E 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 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 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: 33,824 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-13700E offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700E has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i7-13700E — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700E (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). Both are built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture using a Intel 7 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Core i7-13700E's 33,824 — a 29.9% lead for the Core i7-13700E. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,211 vs 24,775 (41.8% advantage for the Core i7-13700E). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 2,118, a 12.8% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,408 vs 14,711 (25.3% advantage for the Core i7-13700E). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700E.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i7-13700E
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	16 / 24+60%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.1 GHz+11%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+32%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	30 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+60%
Process	Intel 7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark	25,029	33,824+35%
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211	24,775+53%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407+14%	2,118
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408	14,711+29%

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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. The Core i5-13400F supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. 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 H610E,Q670E,R680E,W680 (Core i7-13700E).

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i7-13700E
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+50%	128 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 i7-13700E). The Core i7-13700E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Core i7-13700E targets Embedded Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; Core i7-13700E rivals Ryzen 7 7700.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i7-13700E
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	Embedded Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Core i7-13700E debuted at $390. On MSRP ($196 vs $390), the Core i5-13400F is $194 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 127.7 pts/$ vs 86.7 pts/$ for the Core i7-13700E — making the Core i5-13400F the 38.2% better value option.