Core i5-13500TE vs Core i5-12400F

Core i5-13500TE

14 Cores20 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2023

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-13500TE

14 / 20

21,936

+12.3%

19,532

0.0%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13500TE

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

106%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

105%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

105%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

104%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

104%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

104%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

103%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

103%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

103%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

103%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

102%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

102%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

101%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

101%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

100%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

100%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

100%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

99%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

98%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

98%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

98%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

98%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

60%

#226

Core i5-14500T

MSRP: $232|Avg: $267

98%

#227

Core i5-12600

MSRP: $233|Avg: $250

97%

#228

Core i7-11700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $180

97%

#229

Core i5-10600

MSRP: $244|Avg: $159

97%

#230

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

MSRP: $193|Avg: $100

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

121%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

118%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

116%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

115%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

113%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

113%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

109%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

106%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

106%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

105%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

104%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

103%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

102%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

102%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

100%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

100%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

99%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

98%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

98%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

98%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

95%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

93%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

92%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

91%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

91%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

91%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

91%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

90%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

90%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

90%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-13500TE delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-12400F in both compute-intensive tasks (11.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-13500TE	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($110)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i5-12400F offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 (vs $250), it costs 56% less. While offering competitive performance, it results in a 102% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-13500TE.

Insight	Core i5-13500TE	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+102%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($110)

Performance Check

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 i5-13500TE Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13500TE and Core i5-12400F

Core i5-13500TE

The Core i5-13500TE 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 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 21,936 points. Launch price was $299.

Core i5-12400F

The Core i5-12400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 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: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,532 points. Launch price was $180.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13500TE packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-13500TE has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-13500TE versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-13500TE (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-13500TE uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13500TE scores 21,936 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 11.6% lead for the Core i5-13500TE. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 14,500 vs 12,380 (15.8% advantage for the Core i5-13500TE). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,100 vs 1,700, a 21.1% lead for the Core i5-13500TE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,000 vs 657 (177.5% advantage for the Core i5-13500TE). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500TE vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.

Feature	Core i5-13500TE	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+133%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+2%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	2.5 GHz+92%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+33%	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	21,936+12%	19,532
Cinebench R23 Multi	14,500+17%	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	2,100+24%	1,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,000+1574%	657

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H610E,Q670E,R680E,W680 (Core i5-13500TE) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	Core i5-13500TE	Core i5-12400F
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. The Core i5-13500TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13500TE targets Industrial / Embedded, Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-13500TE rivals Core i5-12500TE; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Core i5-13500TE	Core i5-12400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Industrial / Embedded	Gaming Performance/Value

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13500TE launched at $235 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($250 vs $110), the Core i5-12400F is $140 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13500TE delivers 87.7 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Core i5-12400F the 67.7% better value option.