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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

✅+1.8% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +26.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 780M, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (15,930 vs 16,211).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

2024

Why buy it

✅+1.8% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +26.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 780M, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (15,930 vs 16,211).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS better than Core i5-13400F?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is ahead with a 26.8% 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 1.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. 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 1.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 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?

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-13400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $196 MSRP, and it gives you a 26.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i5-13400F is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. Core i5-13400F is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023). 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 8845HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
1080p
low	171 FPS	266 FPS
medium	158 FPS	240 FPS
high	132 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	233 FPS
medium	123 FPS	190 FPS
high	99 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	158 FPS
medium	74 FPS	131 FPS
high	59 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	88 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
1080p
low	545 FPS	487 FPS
medium	464 FPS	405 FPS
high	389 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	310 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	427 FPS
medium	403 FPS	374 FPS
high	345 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	273 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	283 FPS
medium	247 FPS	259 FPS
high	231 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	209 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
1080p
low	530 FPS	727 FPS
medium	449 FPS	727 FPS
high	415 FPS	727 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	649 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	727 FPS
medium	422 FPS	636 FPS
high	382 FPS	547 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	463 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	530 FPS
medium	331 FPS	459 FPS
high	296 FPS	408 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	343 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
1080p
low	626 FPS	727 FPS
medium	626 FPS	727 FPS
high	626 FPS	727 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	727 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	727 FPS
medium	626 FPS	727 FPS
high	598 FPS	716 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	631 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	619 FPS
medium	492 FPS	553 FPS
high	439 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	434 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 8845HS

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 8845HS

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) 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 (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 29,088 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 8845HS 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 8845HS — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (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 8845HS uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS's 29,088 — a 15% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,211 vs 15,930 (1.7% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 2,332, a 3.2% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,408 vs 11,037 (3.3% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
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 (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	25,029	29,088+16%
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211+2%	15,930
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407+3%	2,332
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408+3%	11,037

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS supports up to 256 GB 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. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS).

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
Socket	LGA1700	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	256 GB+33%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS targets Enterprise Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H.