Core i5-13400F vs A10 PRO-7800B
Core i5-13400F
A10 PRO-7800B
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Per Dollar A10 PRO-7800B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | A10 PRO-7800B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | A10 PRO-7800B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO-7800B
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 PRO-7800B
The A10 PRO-7800B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,317 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the A10 PRO-7800B 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 3.9 GHz on the A10 PRO-7800B — a 16.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the A10 PRO-7800B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the A10 PRO-7800B's 3,317 — a 153.2% lead for the Core i5-13400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 446, a 137.5% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | A10 PRO-7800B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16+150% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+18% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz+40% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 4096 kB+220% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-75% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 25,029+655% | 3,317 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,211 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,407+440% | 446 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,408 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the A10 PRO-7800B uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F versus DDR3-2133 on the A10 PRO-7800B — 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 32 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 16 (A10 PRO-7800B) — the Core i5-13400F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A10 PRO-7800B).
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | A10 PRO-7800B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+67% | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+500% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs AMD-V (A10 PRO-7800B). The A10 PRO-7800B includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, A10 PRO-7800B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; A10 PRO-7800B rivals Core i3-4160.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | A10 PRO-7800B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R7 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Gaming | Business Desktop |
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