Core i5-13400F vs Ryzen 5 220

CPU

GPU

Core i5-13400F

10 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

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Ryzen 5 220

6 Cores12 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2025

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-13400F

10 / 16

25,029

+33.4%

18,762

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

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

✅+48.2% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅42.9% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 14) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 220.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 220 across 9 shared CPU benchmark tests.
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30.7% HIGHER MSRP
$196 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 220 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 5 220

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.2% higher average FPS across 9 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $46 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).
✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 740M, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (7,700 vs 11,408).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Ryzen 5 220

2025

Why buy it

✅+48.2% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅42.9% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 14) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 220.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.2% higher average FPS across 9 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $46 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).
✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 740M, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 220 across 9 shared CPU benchmark tests.
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30.7% HIGHER MSRP
$196 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 220 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (7,700 vs 11,408).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 220 better than Core i5-13400F?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 5 220 is ahead with a 12.2% average FPS lead across 9 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13400F pulls ahead with 48.2% better Geekbench multi-core. Core i5-13400F also has the bigger cache pool with 25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).

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 48.2% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Ryzen 5 220 is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-13400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 5 220 is $46 cheaper on MSRP at $150 MSRP versus $196 MSRP, and it gives you a 12.2% average FPS lead across 9 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i5-13400F is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 48.2% better Geekbench multi-core. Core i5-13400F is also 2.1% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 125.1 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Ryzen 5 220 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023). 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 5 220 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 220
1080p
low	171 FPS	265 FPS
medium	158 FPS	237 FPS
high	132 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	170 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	232 FPS
medium	123 FPS	187 FPS
high	99 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	163 FPS
medium	74 FPS	133 FPS
high	59 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	89 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Ryzen 5 220

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 220
1080p
low	545 FPS	430 FPS
medium	464 FPS	341 FPS
high	389 FPS	293 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	250 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	359 FPS
medium	403 FPS	297 FPS
high	345 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	219 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	269 FPS
medium	247 FPS	227 FPS
high	231 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	171 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Ryzen 5 220

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 220
1080p
low	530 FPS	469 FPS
medium	449 FPS	469 FPS
high	415 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	469 FPS
medium	422 FPS	469 FPS
high	382 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	445 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	469 FPS
medium	331 FPS	438 FPS
high	296 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	309 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Ryzen 5 220

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 220
1080p
low	626 FPS	469 FPS
medium	626 FPS	469 FPS
high	626 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	469 FPS
medium	626 FPS	469 FPS
high	598 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	469 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	469 FPS
medium	492 FPS	469 FPS
high	439 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	370 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Ryzen 5 220

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 5 220

The Ryzen 5 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,762 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 220 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-13400F has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 220 — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 220 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 220 uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Ryzen 5 220's 18,762 — a 28.6% lead for the Core i5-13400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 1,300, a 59.7% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,408 vs 7,700 (38.8% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 220.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 220
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.9 GHz+7%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.2 GHz+28%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+25%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	25,029+33%	18,762
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407+85%	1,300
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408+48%	7,700

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 220 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory speed. 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 14 (Ryzen 5 220) — the Core i5-13400F offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and SoC (Ryzen 5 220).

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 220
Socket	LGA1700	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+200%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	20+43%	14

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen 5 220 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 220). The Ryzen 5 220 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Ryzen 5 220 targets Thin and Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 220
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon 740M
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming	Thin and Light Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 220 debuted at $150. On MSRP ($196 vs $150), the Ryzen 5 220 is $46 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 127.7 pts/$ vs 125.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 220 — making the Core i5-13400F the 2.1% better value option.