Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ vs Core i5-13400F
Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
Core i5-13400F
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ is positioned at rank #1157 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Oakville (2003−2004) / Standard Node) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
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 Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ and Core i5-13400F
Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
The Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2004 (21 years ago). It is based on the Oakville (2003−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 512K. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 420 points. Launch price was $69.
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.
Processing Power
The Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core i5-13400F offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13400F has 9 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F — a 87.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F. The Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ uses the Oakville (2003−2004) architecture, while the Core i5-13400F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ scores 420 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 193.4% lead for the Core i5-13400F.
| Feature | Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 10 / 16+900% |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 4.6 GHz+156% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 20 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | — | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Oakville (2003−2004) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 420 | 25,029+5859% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 16,211 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,407 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,408 |
Memory & Platform
The Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ uses the 754 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-13400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 400 on the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F — the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ supports 195.1% 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 2 — 195.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Mobile Athlon 64 2800+) vs 2 (Core i5-13400F). PCIe lanes: 0 (Mobile Athlon 64 2800+) vs 20 (Core i5-13400F) — the Core i5-13400F offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 754 (Mobile Athlon 64 2800+) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F).
| Feature | Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 754 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 5.0+355% |
| Max RAM Speed | 400+7900% | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 | 192 GB+10066329500% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Mobile Athlon 64 2800+) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ rivals Pentium M 725; Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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