Ryzen 5 7545U vs Core i5-13400T
Ryzen 5 7545U
Core i5-13400T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7545U
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7545U | Core i5-13400T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7545U | Core i5-13400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
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 7545U and Core i5-13400T
Ryzen 5 7545U
The Ryzen 5 7545U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 November 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,185 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i5-13400T
The Core i5-13400T 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 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,265 points. Launch price was $221.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7545U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-13400T offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13400T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7545U versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-13400T — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7545U (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7545U uses the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i5-13400T uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7545U scores 20,185 against the Core i5-13400T's 20,265 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-13400T. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7545U vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400T.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7545U | Core i5-13400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 16+67% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+11% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+146% | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 20 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 20,185 | 20,265 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 16,094 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,364 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,135 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7545U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-13400T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Core i5-13400T 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. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7545U | Core i5-13400T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen 5 7545U supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7545U) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400T). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 740M (Ryzen 5 7545U) and Intel UHD Graphics 730 (Core i5-13400T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7545U targets Mobile, Core i5-13400T targets Energy Efficient Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400T rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7545U | Core i5-13400T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 740M | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Mobile | Energy Efficient Desktop |
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