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

✅+17.6% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌983.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 6W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 6W instead of 65W, a 59W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 760M, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,287 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 PRO 7640U

2023

Why buy it

✅+17.6% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U.

Why buy it

✅Draws 6W instead of 65W, a 59W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 760M, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌983.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 6W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,287 vs 25,029).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13400F better than Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U is ahead with a 0.9% 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 17.6% 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 17.6% 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 the smarter buy today. Core i5-13400F is at an unclear MSRP at $196 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 17.6% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 0.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 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 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 5 PRO 7640U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
1080p
low	171 FPS	265 FPS
medium	158 FPS	240 FPS
high	132 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	232 FPS
medium	123 FPS	191 FPS
high	99 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	161 FPS
medium	74 FPS	134 FPS
high	59 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	92 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
1080p
low	545 FPS	390 FPS
medium	464 FPS	323 FPS
high	389 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	250 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	327 FPS
medium	403 FPS	282 FPS
high	345 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	220 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	245 FPS
medium	247 FPS	216 FPS
high	231 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	170 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
1080p
low	530 FPS	532 FPS
medium	449 FPS	532 FPS
high	415 FPS	532 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	527 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	532 FPS
medium	422 FPS	532 FPS
high	382 FPS	509 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	439 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	494 FPS
medium	331 FPS	434 FPS
high	296 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	305 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
1080p
low	626 FPS	532 FPS
medium	626 FPS	532 FPS
high	626 FPS	532 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	532 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	532 FPS
medium	626 FPS	532 FPS
high	598 FPS	532 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	532 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	532 FPS
medium	492 FPS	501 FPS
high	439 FPS	444 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	381 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U

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 7640U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x-7500, DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 21,287 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 7640U 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 PRO 7640U — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U's 21,287 — a 16.2% lead for the Core i5-13400F. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.9 GHz+7%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.5 GHz+40%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+25%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	6 MB+380%
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
PassMark	25,029+18%	21,287
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 7640U uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F versus 5600 on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U — the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U supports up to 256 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Socket	LGA1700	FP7/FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	5600+111900%
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+78643100%	256
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs true (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U). The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 760M), 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.