Core i5-13400F vs Ryzen 3 3200G

CPU

GPU

Core i5-13400F

10 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

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Ryzen 3 3200G

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-13400F

10 / 16

25,029

+257.6%

6,999

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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.

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: +88.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+400% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Delivers 82.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 127.7 vs 70.0 PassMark/$ ($196 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅66.7% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

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96% HIGHER MSRP
$196 MSRPvs$100 MSRP
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 3 3200G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 3 3200G

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $96 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Vega 8, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13400F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (6,999 vs 25,029).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 70.0 vs 127.7 PassMark/$ ($100 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-13400F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Ryzen 3 3200G

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +88.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+400% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Delivers 82.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 127.7 vs 70.0 PassMark/$ ($196 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅66.7% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Costs $96 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Vega 8, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

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96% HIGHER MSRP
$196 MSRPvs$100 MSRP
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 3 3200G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13400F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (6,999 vs 25,029).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 70.0 vs 127.7 PassMark/$ ($100 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-13400F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13400F better than Ryzen 3 3200G?

Yes. Core i5-13400F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 88.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 257.6% better 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 i5-13400F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 88.8% more average FPS across 50 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 257.6% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 400% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 4 MB).

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

Core i5-13400F is the smarter buy today. Core i5-13400F is 96.0% more expensive on MSRP at $196 MSRP versus $100 MSRP, and it gives you a 88.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 82.5% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 70.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 3 3200G can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

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 a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2019), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4, 400% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 4 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 16 threads instead of 4/4. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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

Ryzen 3 3200G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 3 3200G
1080p
low	171 FPS	175 FPS
medium	158 FPS	170 FPS
high	132 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	172 FPS
medium	123 FPS	143 FPS
high	99 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	68 FPS
medium	74 FPS	60 FPS
high	59 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 3 3200G
1080p
low	545 FPS	175 FPS
medium	464 FPS	175 FPS
high	389 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	130 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	175 FPS
medium	403 FPS	151 FPS
high	345 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	115 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	133 FPS
medium	247 FPS	116 FPS
high	231 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	70 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 3 3200G
1080p
low	530 FPS	175 FPS
medium	449 FPS	175 FPS
high	415 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	175 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	175 FPS
medium	422 FPS	175 FPS
high	382 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	175 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	175 FPS
medium	331 FPS	175 FPS
high	296 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	157 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 3 3200G
1080p
low	626 FPS	175 FPS
medium	626 FPS	175 FPS
high	626 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	175 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	175 FPS
medium	626 FPS	175 FPS
high	598 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	175 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	175 FPS
medium	492 FPS	175 FPS
high	439 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	175 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Ryzen 3 3200G

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.

Ryzen 3 3200G

The Ryzen 3 3200G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,999 points. Launch price was $99.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 3200G offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-13400F has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3200G — a 14% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 3200G uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Ryzen 3 3200G's 6,999 — a 112.6% lead for the Core i5-13400F. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 3200G.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 3 3200G
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+150%	4 / 4
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+15%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+44%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+400%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-42%	12 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	25,029+258%	6,999
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 Ryzen 3 3200G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F versus DDR4-2933 on the Ryzen 3 3200G — the Core i5-13400F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-13400F supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 12 (Ryzen 3 3200G) — the Core i5-13400F offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and AMD 300 series,AMD 400 series (Ryzen 3 3200G).

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 3 3200G
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25%	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+200%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	20+67%	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) / not specified (Ryzen 3 3200G). The Ryzen 3 3200G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 8), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 3 3200G
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Vega 8
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 3200G debuted at $100. On MSRP ($196 vs $100), the Ryzen 3 3200G is $96 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 127.7 pts/$ vs 70.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 3200G — making the Core i5-13400F the 58.4% better value option.