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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

✅Costs $104 less on MSRP ($196 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 47.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 127.7 vs 86.8 PassMark/$ ($196 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅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 7 PRO 5845.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (25,029 vs 26,054).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅+4.1% higher PassMark.
✅+60% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 20 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 86.8 vs 127.7 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).
❌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 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $104 less on MSRP ($196 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 47.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 127.7 vs 86.8 PassMark/$ ($196 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅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 7 PRO 5845.

Why buy it

✅+4.1% higher PassMark.
✅+60% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 20 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (25,029 vs 26,054).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 86.8 vs 127.7 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).
❌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 Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 better than Core i5-13400F?

Yes. Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 4.1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the better fit. You are getting 4.1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 60% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 20 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-13400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is 53.1% more expensive on MSRP at $300 MSRP versus $196 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-13400F is also 47.0% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 86.8 PassMark/$), 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.

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) and a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4. 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 7 PRO 5845 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	171 FPS	159 FPS
medium	158 FPS	131 FPS
high	132 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	140 FPS
medium	123 FPS	113 FPS
high	99 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	78 FPS
medium	74 FPS	68 FPS
high	59 FPS	55 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 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	545 FPS	511 FPS
medium	464 FPS	431 FPS
high	389 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	431 FPS
medium	403 FPS	377 FPS
high	345 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	267 FPS
medium	247 FPS	236 FPS
high	231 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	179 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	530 FPS	649 FPS
medium	449 FPS	529 FPS
high	415 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	411 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	543 FPS
medium	422 FPS	449 FPS
high	382 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	350 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	396 FPS
medium	331 FPS	320 FPS
high	296 FPS	289 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	227 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	626 FPS	651 FPS
medium	626 FPS	651 FPS
high	626 FPS	651 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	651 FPS
medium	626 FPS	651 FPS
high	598 FPS	593 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	511 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	526 FPS
medium	492 FPS	473 FPS
high	439 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	371 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

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 7 PRO 5845

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). 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: 26,054 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13400F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — identical boost frequencies (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 7 PRO 5845 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845's 26,054 — a 4% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.4 GHz+36%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+60%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	25,029	26,054+4%
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 7 PRO 5845 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
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 7 PRO 5845). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
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 7 PRO 5845 debuted at $300. On MSRP ($196 vs $300), the Core i5-13400F is $104 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 127.7 pts/$ vs 86.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — making the Core i5-13400F the 38.1% better value option.