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

✅+18.2% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 8500GE.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 8500GE mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Ryzen 5 8500GE

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,174 vs 25,029).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Ryzen 5 8500GE

2024

Why buy it

✅+18.2% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 8500GE.

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 8500GE mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,174 vs 25,029).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 8500GE better than Core i5-13400F?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 5 8500GE is ahead with a 2.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13400F pulls ahead with 18.2% better PassMark. 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 18.2% better PassMark, 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 8500GE is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-13400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 5 8500GE is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $196 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i5-13400F is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 18.2% better PassMark. Core i5-13400F is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible LGA1700 + DDR5 setup, Core i5-13400F can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap, but on MSRP alone you would want to find it meaningfully cheaper in real-world listings before that path becomes easy to justify.

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

Ryzen 5 8500GE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 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 8500GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 8500GE
1080p
low	171 FPS	267 FPS
medium	158 FPS	238 FPS
high	132 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	230 FPS
medium	123 FPS	186 FPS
high	99 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	159 FPS
medium	74 FPS	129 FPS
high	59 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	87 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 8500GE
1080p
low	545 FPS	455 FPS
medium	464 FPS	371 FPS
high	389 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	279 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	394 FPS
medium	403 FPS	338 FPS
high	345 FPS	294 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	248 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	287 FPS
medium	247 FPS	251 FPS
high	231 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	193 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 8500GE
1080p
low	530 FPS	529 FPS
medium	449 FPS	529 FPS
high	415 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	529 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	529 FPS
medium	422 FPS	529 FPS
high	382 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	440 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	497 FPS
medium	331 FPS	417 FPS
high	296 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	293 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 8500GE
1080p
low	626 FPS	529 FPS
medium	626 FPS	529 FPS
high	626 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	529 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	529 FPS
medium	626 FPS	529 FPS
high	598 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	529 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	529 FPS
medium	492 FPS	519 FPS
high	439 FPS	462 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	393 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Ryzen 5 8500GE

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 8500GE

The Ryzen 5 8500GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,174 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 8500GE 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 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8500GE — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8500GE (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 8500GE uses Phoenix2 (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Ryzen 5 8500GE's 21,174 — a 16.7% lead for the Core i5-13400F. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8500GE.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 8500GE
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.4 GHz+36%
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)	Phoenix2 (2024)
PassMark	25,029+18%	21,174
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 5 8500GE uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 8500GE
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) / not specified (Ryzen 5 8500GE). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.