Core i5-13400F vs Core i9-12900TE
Core i5-13400F
Core i9-12900TE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-12900TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Core i9-12900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($664) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Core i9-12900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+303%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($664) |
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 Core i9-12900TE
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.
Core i9-12900TE
The Core i9-12900TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,887 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i9-12900TE offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i9-12900TE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i9-12900TE — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i9-12900TE (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i9-12900TE uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Core i9-12900TE's 22,887 — a 8.9% lead for the Core i5-13400F. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900TE.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Core i9-12900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16 | 16 / 24+60% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.8 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+127% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | 30 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 25,029+9% | 22,887 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,211 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,407 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,408 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Core i9-12900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) / not specified (Core i9-12900TE). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Core i9-12900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| 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 Core i9-12900TE debuted at $494. At current prices ($180 vs $664), the Core i5-13400F is $484 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 139.1 pts/$ vs 34.5 pts/$ for the Core i9-12900TE — making the Core i5-13400F the 120.5% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Core i9-12900TE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $196-60% | $494 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180-73% | $664 |
| Performance per Dollar | 139.1+303% | 34.5 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2022 |
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