
Core i5-13400F vs Opteron 6348

Core i5-13400F

Opteron 6348
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6348
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($287) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+408%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($287) |
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 Opteron 6348

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.

Opteron 6348
The Opteron 6348 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,850 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Opteron 6348 offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the Opteron 6348 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 3.4 GHz on the Opteron 6348 — a 30% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Opteron 6348 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Opteron 6348's 7,850 — a 104.5% lead for the Core i5-13400F. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6348.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16 | 12 / 12+20% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+35% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.8 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+150% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 12 MB+860% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-78% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Abu Dhabi (2012) |
| PassMark | 25,029+219% | 7,850 |
| 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 Opteron 6348 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| 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 (Opteron 6348). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Opteron 6348 debuted at $575. At current prices ($180 vs $287), the Core i5-13400F is $107 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 139.1 pts/$ vs 27.4 pts/$ for the Opteron 6348 — making the Core i5-13400F the 134.3% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Opteron 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $196-66% | $575 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180-37% | $287 |
| Performance per Dollar | 139.1+408% | 27.4 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2012 |
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