Core i5-9400F vs Core i7-13700K

Core i5-9400F

6 Cores6 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2019

Core i7-13700K

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-9400F

6 / 6

9,462

0.0%

45,784

+383.9%

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 i5-9400F

#118

Core i5-14500

MSRP: $239|Avg: $251

105%

#119

Core i5-11600KF

MSRP: $237|Avg: $157

105%

#120

Ryzen 5 5600XT

MSRP: $192|Avg: $180

105%

#121

Core i5-13600

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

104%

#122

Core i3-13100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $119

104%

#123

Ryzen 5 5600G

MSRP: $259|Avg: $160

104%

#124

Core Ultra 9 285K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

104%

#125

Core i5-13400E

MSRP: $221|Avg: $221

103%

#126

Ryzen 7 8700F

MSRP: $270|Avg: $257

103%

#127

Core i9-14900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $480

103%

#128

Core i7-12700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $285

102%

#129

Core i9-13900KF

MSRP: $599|Avg: $480

102%

#130

Core i7-12700

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

102%

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

102%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

101%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

100%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

100%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

100%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

100%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

99%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

99%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

99%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

99%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

99%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

98%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

97%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

97%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

97%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

97%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

96%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700K

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

105%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

104%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

103%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

103%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

103%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

103%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

103%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

103%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

103%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

102%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

102%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

101%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

100%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

100%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

100%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

100%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

99%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

99%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

99%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

98%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

98%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

98%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

98%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

98%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

97%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

97%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

97%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

97%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

96%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

96%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-13700K delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-9400F in both compute-intensive tasks (131.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-9400F	Core i7-13700K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i5-9400F offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 (vs $400), it costs 80% less. While offering significantly lower raw performance, it results in a 3% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-13700K.

Insight	Core i5-9400F	Core i7-13700K
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+3%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)

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 i5-9400F Benchmark Check

Core i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-9400F and Core i7-13700K

Core i5-9400F

The Core i5-9400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,462 points. Launch price was $182.

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-9400F packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i7-13700K offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-9400F versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K — a 27.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-9400F uses the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-13700K uses Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-9400F scores 9,462 against the Core i7-13700K's 45,784 — a 131.5% lead for the Core i7-13700K. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-9400F vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K.

Feature	Core i5-9400F	Core i7-13700K
Cores / Threads	6 / 6	16 / 24+167%
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz	5.4 GHz+32%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.4 GHz+17%
L3 Cache	9 MB (total)	30 MB (total)+233%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB (per core)+700%
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019)	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
PassMark	9,462	45,784+384%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	31,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,846
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	18,980

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-9400F uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-13700K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Core i5-9400F versus DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700K — the Core i7-13700K supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-13700K supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-9400F) vs 20 (Core i7-13700K) — the Core i7-13700K offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel 300 series (Core i5-9400F) and Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K).

Feature	Core i5-9400F	Core i7-13700K
Socket	LGA1151	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR5-5600+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	192 GB+50%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	20+25%

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-13700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-9400F) vs true (Core i7-13700K). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Core i5-9400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-9400F targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.

Feature	Core i5-9400F	Core i7-13700K
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	true
Target Use	Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-9400F launched at $182 MSRP, while the Core i7-13700K debuted at $409. At current prices ($80 vs $400), the Core i5-9400F is $320 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-9400F delivers 118.3 pts/$ vs 114.5 pts/$ for the Core i7-13700K — making the Core i5-9400F the 3.3% better value option.