Core i5-13400F vs Athlon Gold 3150G
Core i5-13400F
Athlon Gold 3150G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold 3150G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+61%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
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 Athlon Gold 3150G
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.
Athlon Gold 3150G
The Athlon Gold 3150G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 6,922 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Athlon Gold 3150G 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 Athlon Gold 3150G — 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 Athlon Gold 3150G uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Athlon Gold 3150G's 6,922 — a 113.3% lead for the Core i5-13400F. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon Gold 3150G.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| 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)+400% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-42% | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 25,029+262% | 6,922 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,211 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,407 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,408 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Athlon Gold 3150G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F versus DDR4-2933 on the Athlon Gold 3150G — the Core i5-13400F supports 22.2% 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 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 8 (Athlon Gold 3150G) — the Core i5-13400F offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold 3150G).
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+150% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) / not specified (Athlon Gold 3150G). The Athlon Gold 3150G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Athlon Gold 3150G debuted at $100. At current prices ($180 vs $80), the Athlon Gold 3150G is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 139.1 pts/$ vs 86.5 pts/$ for the Athlon Gold 3150G — making the Core i5-13400F the 46.6% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Athlon Gold 3150G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $196 | $100-49% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | $80-56% |
| Performance per Dollar | 139.1+61% | 86.5 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2020 |
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