Core i5-13400F vs A10 Micro-6700T
Core i5-13400F
A10 Micro-6700T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Per Dollar A10 Micro-6700T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i5-13400F and A10 Micro-6700T
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.
A10 Micro-6700T
The A10 Micro-6700T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,426 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the A10 Micro-6700T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-13400F has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 2.2 GHz on the A10 Micro-6700T — a 70.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the A10 Micro-6700T uses Mullins (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the A10 Micro-6700T's 1,426 — a 178.4% lead for the Core i5-13400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 250, a 162.4% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16+150% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+109% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+108% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2048 kB+60% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-75% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Mullins (2014) |
| PassMark | 25,029+1655% | 1,426 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,211 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,407+863% | 250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,408 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the A10 Micro-6700T uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F versus DDR3-1333 on the A10 Micro-6700T — the Core i5-13400F supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-13400F supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 184% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-13400F) vs 1 (A10 Micro-6700T). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 4 (A10 Micro-6700T) — the Core i5-13400F offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+67% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+2300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+400% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs AMD-V (A10 Micro-6700T). The A10 Micro-6700T includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, A10 Micro-6700T targets Tablet. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; A10 Micro-6700T rivals Atom Z3770.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Gaming | Tablet |
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