Core i5-13400F vs Ryzen 9 8940HX
Core i5-13400F
Ryzen 9 8940HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 8940HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Ryzen 9 8940HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Ryzen 9 8940HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 9 8940HX
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.
Ryzen 9 8940HX
The Ryzen 9 8940HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 April 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 51,161 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 9 8940HX offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Ryzen 9 8940HX has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 9 8940HX — a 14.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 8940HX (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 9 8940HX uses Dragon Range (2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Ryzen 9 8940HX's 51,161 — a 68.6% lead for the Ryzen 9 8940HX. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 2,800, a 15.1% lead for the Ryzen 9 8940HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,408 vs 16,000 (33.5% advantage for the Ryzen 9 8940HX). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 8940HX.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Ryzen 9 8940HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16 | 16 / 32+60% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.3 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+4% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+220% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Dragon Range (2025) |
| PassMark | 25,029 | 51,161+104% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,211 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,407 | 2,800+16% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,408 | 16,000+40% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 8940HX uses FL1 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory speed. 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 28 (Ryzen 9 8940HX) — the Ryzen 9 8940HX offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and AMD FL1 (Ryzen 9 8940HX).
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Ryzen 9 8940HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FL1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 28+40% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen 9 8940HX supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs true (Ryzen 9 8940HX). The Ryzen 9 8940HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), 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 | Ryzen 9 8940HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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