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

✅+24.6% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP7 and older memory support.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌1525% higher power demand at 65W vs 4W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 4W instead of 65W, a 61W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (20,084 vs 25,029).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Older platform position on FP7, while Core i5-13400F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

2022

Why buy it

✅+24.6% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP7 and older memory support.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z.

Why buy it

✅Draws 4W instead of 65W, a 61W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌1525% higher power demand at 65W vs 4W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (20,084 vs 25,029).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Older platform position on FP7, 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 7 PRO 6860Z?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is ahead with 3.3% higher max boost clock. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13400F pulls ahead with 24.6% 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 24.6% 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 $196 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 24.6% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is still the better pure gaming CPU with 3.3% higher max boost clock. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of FP7, 25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. 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 7 PRO 6860Z Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
1080p
low	171 FPS	274 FPS
medium	158 FPS	244 FPS
high	132 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	231 FPS
medium	123 FPS	185 FPS
high	99 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	161 FPS
medium	74 FPS	130 FPS
high	59 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	88 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
1080p
low	545 FPS	461 FPS
medium	464 FPS	377 FPS
high	389 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	397 FPS
medium	403 FPS	339 FPS
high	345 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	252 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	275 FPS
medium	247 FPS	241 FPS
high	231 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	195 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
1080p
low	530 FPS	502 FPS
medium	449 FPS	502 FPS
high	415 FPS	502 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	502 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	502 FPS
medium	422 FPS	502 FPS
high	382 FPS	502 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	433 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	502 FPS
medium	331 FPS	440 FPS
high	296 FPS	389 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	321 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
1080p
low	626 FPS	502 FPS
medium	626 FPS	502 FPS
high	626 FPS	502 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	502 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	502 FPS
medium	626 FPS	502 FPS
high	598 FPS	502 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	502 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	502 FPS
medium	492 FPS	502 FPS
high	439 FPS	482 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	418 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 6860Z

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 6860Z

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 20,084 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 6860Z 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 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z — a 3.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z uses Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z's 20,084 — a 21.9% lead for the Core i5-13400F. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.75 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.7 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+25%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	4 MB+220%
Process	Intel 7 nm	6 nm-14%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark	25,029+25%	20,084
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 6860Z uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
Socket	LGA1700	FP7
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 6860Z). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.