Core i5-13400F vs Core i9-14900

Core i5-13400F

10 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

Core i9-14900

24 Cores32 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.6 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-13400F

10 / 16

25,029

0.0%

45,321

+81.1%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

107%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

107%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

106%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

106%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

105%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

105%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

104%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

104%

#74

Ryzen 5 5500GT

MSRP: $125|Avg: $130

104%

#75

Ryzen 7 1700

MSRP: $140|Avg: $185

76%

#75

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

MSRP: $309|Avg: $140

104%

#76

Ryzen 7 7700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

103%

#77

Ryzen 9 5900XT

MSRP: $349|Avg: $311

102%

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

101%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

101%

#80

Ryzen 7 7700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $246

101%

#81

Core i5-13400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $180

100%

#82

Core i3-12100T

MSRP: $125|Avg: $90

100%

#83

Core i7-11700F

MSRP: $298|Avg: $150

100%

#84

Core i3-10105F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $65

99%

#85

Core i5-9400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

98%

#86

Core i7-12700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

98%

#87

Core i5-12490F

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#88

Ryzen 5 5600GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $150

97%

#89

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

97%

#90

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

97%

#91

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

96%

#92

Ryzen 5 8600G

MSRP: $229|Avg: $190

96%

#93

Core i7-13700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

94%

#94

Ryzen 7 9700X

MSRP: $359|Avg: $285

94%

#95

Ryzen 9 7900

MSRP: $429|Avg: $370

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-14900

#242

Celeron G6900E

MSRP: $53|Avg: $53

105%

#243

Core i3-12300T

MSRP: $209|Avg: $164

104%

#244

Core i9-12900

MSRP: $519|Avg: $420

104%

#245

Ryzen 3 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

104%

#246

Core i7-11700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $299

103%

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

103%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

103%

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

103%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

103%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

102%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

102%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

102%

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

102%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

101%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

51%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

100%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

100%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

100%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

99%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

99%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

98%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

49%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

98%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

97%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

96%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

96%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

96%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

96%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

95%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

95%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i9-14900 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-13400F in both compute-intensive tasks (57.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-13400F	Core i9-14900
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($180)	⚠️ Higher cost ($589)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i5-13400F offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $180 (vs $589), it costs 69% less. While offering lower overall performance, it results in a 81% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i9-14900.

Insight	Core i5-13400F	Core i9-14900
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+81%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($180)	⚠️ Higher cost ($589)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-13400F Benchmark Check

Core i9-14900 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Core i9-14900

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 i9-14900

The Core i9-14900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 24 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 45,321 points. Launch price was $549.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i9-14900 offers 24 cores / 32 threads — the Core i9-14900 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 5.6 GHz on the Core i9-14900 — a 19.6% clock advantage for the Core i9-14900 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i9-14900 uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Core i9-14900's 45,321 — a 57.7% lead for the Core i9-14900. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,211 vs 36,000 (75.8% advantage for the Core i9-14900). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 3,000, a 21.9% lead for the Core i9-14900 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,408 vs 20,000 (54.7% advantage for the Core i9-14900). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-14900.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i9-14900
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	24 / 32+140%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.6 GHz+22%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+25%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	36 MB (total)+80%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+60%
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	25,029	45,321+81%
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211	36,000+122%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407	3,000+25%
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408	20,000+75%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 192 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and H610,B660,Z690,B760,Z790 (Core i9-14900).

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i9-14900
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	192 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Core i9-14900 includes integrated graphics (UHD 770), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Core i9-14900 targets Enthusiast. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; Core i9-14900 rivals Ryzen 9 7900.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Core i9-14900
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD 770
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Gaming	Enthusiast

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Core i9-14900 debuted at $524. At current prices ($180 vs $589), the Core i5-13400F is $409 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 139.1 pts/$ vs 76.9 pts/$ for the Core i9-14900 — making the Core i5-13400F the 57.5% better value option.