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: +12.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G.

Trade-offs

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34.2% HIGHER MSRP
$196 MSRPvs$146 MSRP

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($146 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13400F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,739 vs 25,029).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-13400F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G.

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($146 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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34.2% HIGHER MSRP
$196 MSRPvs$146 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13400F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,739 vs 25,029).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Older platform position on AM4 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 5 PRO 5655G?

Yes. Core i5-13400F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 12.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 26.8% 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 12.4% more average FPS across 4 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 26.8% 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?

Core i5-13400F is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i5-13400F is 34.2% more expensive on MSRP at $196 MSRP versus $146 MSRP, and it gives you a 12.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is also 5.9% better value on MSRP (135.2 vs 127.7 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G 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 healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4, 25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 16 threads instead of 6/12. 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 PRO 5655G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
1080p
low	171 FPS	177 FPS
medium	158 FPS	148 FPS
high	132 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	150 FPS
medium	123 FPS	124 FPS
high	99 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	81 FPS
medium	74 FPS	72 FPS
high	59 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
1080p
low	545 FPS	345 FPS
medium	464 FPS	291 FPS
high	389 FPS	260 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	224 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	306 FPS
medium	403 FPS	265 FPS
high	345 FPS	242 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	204 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	236 FPS
medium	247 FPS	209 FPS
high	231 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	161 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
1080p
low	530 FPS	493 FPS
medium	449 FPS	493 FPS
high	415 FPS	493 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	490 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	493 FPS
medium	422 FPS	441 FPS
high	382 FPS	404 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	343 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	365 FPS
medium	331 FPS	313 FPS
high	296 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	216 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
1080p
low	626 FPS	493 FPS
medium	626 FPS	493 FPS
high	626 FPS	493 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	493 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	493 FPS
medium	626 FPS	493 FPS
high	598 FPS	493 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	493 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	493 FPS
medium	492 FPS	455 FPS
high	439 FPS	404 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	355 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

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 PRO 5655G

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,739 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G 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 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G — a 4.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G's 19,739 — a 23.6% lead for the Core i5-13400F. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+5%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.9 GHz+56%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+25%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	25,029+27%	19,739
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 PRO 5655G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
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 PRO 5655G). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
Integrated GPU	No	—
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 5 PRO 5655G debuted at $146. On MSRP ($196 vs $146), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is $50 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 127.7 pts/$ vs 135.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G the 5.7% better value option.