Core i5-13400F vs Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

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

✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP7/FP8 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 7840HS.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (25,029 vs 26,852).
❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌712.5% higher power demand at 65W vs 8W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 8W instead of 65W, a 57W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Older platform position on FP7/FP8, while Core i5-13400F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

2023

Why buy it

✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP7/FP8 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 7840HS.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 8W instead of 65W, a 57W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (25,029 vs 26,852).
❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌712.5% higher power demand at 65W vs 8W.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Older platform position on FP7/FP8, while Core i5-13400F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS better than Core i5-13400F?

Yes. Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 16.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 7.3% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 16.7% 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, Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is the better fit. You are getting 7.3% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-13400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $196 MSRP, and it gives you a 16.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-13400F is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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 FP7/FP8 and 25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 7840HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
1080p
low	171 FPS	269 FPS
medium	158 FPS	243 FPS
high	132 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	236 FPS
medium	123 FPS	193 FPS
high	99 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	164 FPS
medium	74 FPS	136 FPS
high	59 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	92 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
1080p
low	545 FPS	509 FPS
medium	464 FPS	419 FPS
high	389 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	322 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	445 FPS
medium	403 FPS	386 FPS
high	345 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	283 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	293 FPS
medium	247 FPS	266 FPS
high	231 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	216 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
1080p
low	530 FPS	671 FPS
medium	449 FPS	671 FPS
high	415 FPS	647 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	546 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	671 FPS
medium	422 FPS	637 FPS
high	382 FPS	541 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	464 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	541 FPS
medium	331 FPS	473 FPS
high	296 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	355 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
1080p
low	626 FPS	671 FPS
medium	626 FPS	671 FPS
high	626 FPS	671 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	671 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	671 FPS
medium	626 FPS	671 FPS
high	598 FPS	660 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	573 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	572 FPS
medium	492 FPS	511 FPS
high	439 FPS	457 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	394 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 7840HS

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 7840HS

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 26,852 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 7840HS 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 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS uses Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS's 26,852 — a 7% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.1 GHz+11%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+25%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	8 MB+540%
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark	25,029	26,852+7%
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 7840HS uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
Socket	LGA1700	FP7/FP8
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 7840HS). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.