Core i9-13905H vs Core i5-10400F
Core i9-13905H
Core i5-10400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13905H
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-13905H | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-13905H | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-13905H and Core i5-10400F
Core i9-13905H
The Core i9-13905H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1792. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 29,807 points. Launch price was $697.
Core i5-10400F
The Core i5-10400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,029 points. Launch price was $155.
Processing Power
The Core i9-13905H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i5-10400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-13905H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i9-13905H versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F — a 22.7% clock advantage for the Core i9-13905H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i9-13905H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-10400F uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-13905H scores 29,807 against the Core i5-10400F's 13,029 — a 78.3% lead for the Core i9-13905H. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 19,384 vs 8,191 (81.2% advantage for the Core i9-13905H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,300 vs 1,454, a 45.1% lead for the Core i9-13905H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,000 vs 5,783 (83.1% advantage for the Core i9-13905H). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-13905H vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F.
| Feature | Core i9-13905H | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20+133% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+26% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.9 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+100% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 29,807+129% | 13,029 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 19,384+137% | 8,191 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,300+58% | 1,454 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,000+142% | 5,783 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-13905H uses the FCBGA1792 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-10400F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Core i9-13905H versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i5-10400F — the Core i9-13905H supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-10400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i9-13905H) vs 16 (Core i5-10400F) — the Core i5-10400F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: WM790,HM770 (Core i9-13905H) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F).
| Feature | Core i9-13905H | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1792 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Core i9-13905H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe 96EU), while the Core i5-10400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-13905H targets Workstation, Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i9-13905H rivals Ryzen 9 7940HS; Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Core i9-13905H | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe 96EU | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Workstation | Gaming |
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