Core i5-13400F vs Ryzen 3 5425U

CPU

GPU

Core i5-13400F

10 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

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Ryzen 3 5425U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2022

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-13400F

10 / 16

25,029

+122.1%

11,270

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Ryzen 9 7900

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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: +69.9% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.
✅25% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 3 5425U.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 5425U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 3 5425U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 3 5425U

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon RX Vega 6, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13400F across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (5,761 vs 16,211).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core i5-13400F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Ryzen 3 5425U

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +69.9% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.
✅25% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 3 5425U.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon RX Vega 6, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 5425U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 3 5425U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13400F across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (5,761 vs 16,211).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core i5-13400F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13400F better than Ryzen 3 5425U?

Yes. Core i5-13400F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 69.9% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data, 181.4% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 122.1% 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 i5-13400F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 69.9% 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 i5-13400F is the better fit. You are getting 181.4% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 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 at an unclear MSRP at $196 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 69.9% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of FP6, 150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 16 threads instead of 4/8. 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

Ryzen 3 5425U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 3 5425U
1080p
low	171 FPS	170 FPS
medium	158 FPS	144 FPS
high	132 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	145 FPS
medium	123 FPS	121 FPS
high	99 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	75 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 5425U
1080p
low	545 FPS	271 FPS
medium	464 FPS	235 FPS
high	389 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	185 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	235 FPS
medium	403 FPS	207 FPS
high	345 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	164 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	183 FPS
medium	247 FPS	166 FPS
high	231 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	118 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 3 5425U
1080p
low	530 FPS	282 FPS
medium	449 FPS	282 FPS
high	415 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	282 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	282 FPS
medium	422 FPS	282 FPS
high	382 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	282 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	282 FPS
medium	331 FPS	278 FPS
high	296 FPS	242 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	190 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 3 5425U
1080p
low	626 FPS	282 FPS
medium	626 FPS	282 FPS
high	626 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	282 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	282 FPS
medium	626 FPS	282 FPS
high	598 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	282 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	282 FPS
medium	492 FPS	282 FPS
high	439 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	282 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Ryzen 3 5425U

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 5425U

The Ryzen 3 5425U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,270 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 5425U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-13400F has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5425U — a 11.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 5425U uses Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Ryzen 3 5425U's 11,270 — a 75.8% lead for the Core i5-13400F. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,211 vs 5,761 (95.1% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 1,663, a 36.6% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,408 vs 4,701 (83.3% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 5425U.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 3 5425U
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+150%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+12%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.7 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+150%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023)
PassMark	25,029+122%	11,270
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211+181%	5,761
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407+45%	1,663
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408+143%	4,701

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 5425U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 3 5425U — 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 32 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 16 (Ryzen 3 5425U) — the Core i5-13400F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and FP6 (Ryzen 3 5425U).

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 3 5425U
Socket	LGA1700	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+500%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20+25%	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 3 5425U). The Ryzen 3 5425U includes integrated graphics (Radeon RX Vega 6), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Ryzen 3 5425U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.