Core i5-13400F vs Ryzen Embedded V1807B

CPU

GPU

Core i5-13400F

10 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

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Ryzen Embedded V1807B

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2018

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-13400F

10 / 16

25,029

+210.2%

Ryzen Embedded V1807B

4 / 8

8,069

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

About PassMark

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

✅Better for gaming: +131.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+900% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 2 MB).
✅Costs $104 less on MSRP ($196 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 374.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 127.7 vs 26.9 PassMark/$ ($196 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP5 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Ryzen Embedded V1807B

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13400F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,069 vs 25,029).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 26.9 vs 127.7 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on FP5 with DDR4, while Core i5-13400F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Ryzen Embedded V1807B

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +131.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+900% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 2 MB).
✅Costs $104 less on MSRP ($196 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 374.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 127.7 vs 26.9 PassMark/$ ($196 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP5 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13400F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,069 vs 25,029).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 26.9 vs 127.7 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on FP5 with DDR4, while Core i5-13400F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13400F better than Ryzen Embedded V1807B?

Yes. Core i5-13400F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 131.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 210.2% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-13400F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 131.3% 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, Core i5-13400F is the better fit. You are getting 210.2% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 900% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 2 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 $104 cheaper on MSRP at $196 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and it gives you a 131.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 374.8% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 26.9 PassMark/$), 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 2018), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of FP5, 900% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 2 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 16 threads instead of 4/8. 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 Embedded V1807B Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen Embedded V1807B
1080p
low	171 FPS	177 FPS
medium	158 FPS	154 FPS
high	132 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	147 FPS
medium	123 FPS	124 FPS
high	99 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	65 FPS
medium	74 FPS	58 FPS
high	59 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen Embedded V1807B
1080p
low	545 FPS	202 FPS
medium	464 FPS	181 FPS
high	389 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	177 FPS
medium	403 FPS	153 FPS
high	345 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	115 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	131 FPS
medium	247 FPS	116 FPS
high	231 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	67 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen Embedded V1807B
1080p
low	530 FPS	202 FPS
medium	449 FPS	202 FPS
high	415 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	202 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	202 FPS
medium	422 FPS	202 FPS
high	382 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	202 FPS
medium	331 FPS	202 FPS
high	296 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	202 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen Embedded V1807B
1080p
low	626 FPS	202 FPS
medium	626 FPS	202 FPS
high	626 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	202 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	202 FPS
medium	626 FPS	202 FPS
high	598 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	202 FPS
medium	492 FPS	202 FPS
high	439 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	202 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Ryzen Embedded V1807B

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 Embedded V1807B

The Ryzen Embedded V1807B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.35 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,069 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V1807B offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-13400F has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1807B — a 19% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.35 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V1807B uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Ryzen Embedded V1807B's 8,069 — a 102.5% lead for the Core i5-13400F. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1807B.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen Embedded V1807B
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+150%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+21%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.35 GHz+34%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+900%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	25,029+210%	8,069
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 Embedded V1807B uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen Embedded V1807B
Socket	LGA1700	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
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 Embedded V1807B). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen Embedded V1807B
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 Embedded V1807B 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 26.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V1807B — making the Core i5-13400F the 130.4% better value option.