Ryzen 5 2400GE vs Core i7-13700K
Ryzen 5 2400GE
Core i7-13700K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 2400GE
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2400GE | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2400GE | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+27%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
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 Ryzen 5 2400GE and Core i7-13700K
Ryzen 5 2400GE
The Ryzen 5 2400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,237 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-13700K
The Core i7-13700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 2400GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-13700K offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2400GE versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K — a 34.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2400GE uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-13700K uses Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 2400GE scores 7,237 against the Core i7-13700K's 45,784 — a 145.4% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 826 vs 2,846, a 110% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,847 vs 18,980 (147.8% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2400GE vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2400GE | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 16 / 24+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 5.4 GHz+42% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 30 MB (total)+650% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) | Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) |
| PassMark | 7,237 | 45,784+533% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 31,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 826 | 2,846+245% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,847 | 18,980+567% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 2400GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-13700K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Ryzen 5 2400GE versus DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700K — the Core i7-13700K supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-13700K 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: 8 (Ryzen 5 2400GE) vs 20 (Core i7-13700K) — the Core i7-13700K offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,A520,B550,X570 (Ryzen 5 2400GE) and Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2400GE | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-5600+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 20+150% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: Yes (Ryzen 5 2400GE) vs true (Core i7-13700K). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 11 (Ryzen 5 2400GE) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2400GE | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 11 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | true |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 2400GE launched at $169 MSRP, while the Core i7-13700K debuted at $409. At current prices ($80 vs $400), the Ryzen 5 2400GE is $320 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 2400GE delivers 90.5 pts/$ vs 114.5 pts/$ for the Core i7-13700K — making the Core i7-13700K the 23.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2400GE | Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169-59% | $409 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-80% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 90.5 | 114.5+27% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2022 |
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