Core i5-13400F vs Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
Core i5-13400F
Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO 5945
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 PRO 5945
The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 34,549 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945's 34,549 — a 32% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,211 vs 23,200 (35.5% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 2,175, a 10.1% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,408 vs 12,500 (9.1% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16 | 12 / 24+20% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | 64 MB+220% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Vermeer (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 25,029 | 34,549+38% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,211 | 23,200+43% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,407+11% | 2,175 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,408 | 12,500+10% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 — 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 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. 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 X570,B550,A520,X470,B450 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945).
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 targets High-end Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 rivals Core i9-12900.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V (SVM) |
| Target Use | Gaming | High-end Gaming |
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