Intel Core i5-13400F vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

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Performance
Core i5-13400F26% better
23,82064% of 36,991
Ryzen 9 3900X
18,93251% of 36,991

The Core i5-13400F has 26% better performance than the Ryzen 9 3900X for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-13400F220% better
121.53Best Value
Ryzen 9 3900X
37.9431% of 121.53

The Core i5-13400F has 220% better value for the money than the Ryzen 9 3900X for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i5-13400F CPU

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core (16-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q1 2023 with a suggested retail price of $196. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Raptor Lake microarchitecture. The i5-13400F is compatible with Intel Socket 1700 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-13400F supports DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-13400F has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1.25 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 20 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-13400F features 10 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The 10 cores consist of 6 P-Cores and 4 E-Cores. P-Cores are designed for high-performance tasks and E-Cores are intended for efficiency and lighter tasks. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.5 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.6 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-13400F does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i5-13400F has the 36th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 64.39% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 23,820 score and $196 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 121.53. This is the best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X CPU

The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is a 12-core (24-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q3 2019 with a suggested retail price of $499. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 9 lineup, which is based on the Zen 2 microarchitecture. The 3900X is compatible with AMD Socket AM4 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 9 3900X supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 9 3900X has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 64 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 9 3900X features 12 total cores which can process 24 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.8 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.6 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 9 3900X does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Ryzen 9 3900X has the 80th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 51.18% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 18,932 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 37.94. This is the 86th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i5-13400FRyzen 9 3900X
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore i5Ryzen 9
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2023Q3 2019
Launch Price (MSRP)$196$499
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i5-13400F26% better
23,82064% of 36,991
Ryzen 9 3900X
18,93251% of 36,991

The Core i5-13400F has 26% better performance than the Ryzen 9 3900X for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-13400F is ranked 36th with a score of 23,820, and the Ryzen 9 3900X is ranked 80th with a score of 18,932.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-13400F220% better
121.53Best Value
Ryzen 9 3900X
37.9431% of 121.53

The Core i5-13400F has 220% better value for the money than the Ryzen 9 3900X for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-13400F is ranked 1st with a performance per dollar of 121.53, and the Ryzen 9 3900X is ranked 86th with a performance per dollar of 37.94.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i5-13400F or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i9-1290024,314+2%
Ryzen 5 760023,854+0%
Core i5-13400F23,820
Core i7-12700F23,748-0%
Ryzen 7 5800X23,703.5-0%
Core i5-12400F19,436-18%
Core i9-9980XE19,237-19%
Ryzen 9 3900X18,932-21%
Ryzen 7 3800XT18,905-21%
Core i9-9900KS18,694-22%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i5-13400F or
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i5-13400F121.53
Core i5-12400F111.7-8%
Core i5-13400104.62-14%
Ryzen 5 7600104.17-14%
Core i5-13600K95.36-22%
Ryzen 9 5900X38.33-68%
Core i7-9700K38.07-69%
Ryzen 9 3900X37.94-69%
Core i9-9900KS36.44-70%
Core i9-9900K35.38-71%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i5-13400FRyzen 9 3900X
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
23,820
(+25.82%)
18,932
3DMark Time Spy CPU
12,669
(+6.26%)
11,923
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
2,364
3,049
(+28.98%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
252
(+21.74%)
207
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
10,899
(+9.54%)
9,950
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
2,300
(+34.5%)
1,710
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
25,218
32,647
(+29.46%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
3,653
(+35%)
2,706
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i5-13400FRyzen 9 3900X
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntelTSMC
Process Size10 nm7 nm
Transistors--7,600 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i5-13400FRyzen 9 3900X
SeriesCore i5Ryzen 9
MicroarchitectureRaptor LakeZen 2
CodenameRaptor Lake-SMatisse
Memory SupportDDR4-3200, DDR5-4800DDR4
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-13400FRyzen 9 3900X
Cores1012
Threads1624
Performance Cores (P-cores)6--
Efficient Cores (E-cores)4--
Clock Speed2.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Turbo Clock4.6 GHz4.6 GHz
P-core Clock2.5 GHz--
P-core Turbo Clock4.6 GHz--
E-core Clock Speed1800.0 MHz--
E-core Turbo Clock3.3 GHz--
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier25.0x38.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoYes

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-13400FRyzen 9 3900X
L1 Cache80 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1.25 MB512 KB
L3 Cache20 MB64 MB
E-core L1 Cache96 KB--
E-core L2 Cache2 MB--

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i5-13400FRyzen 9 3900X
SocketIntel Socket 1700AMD Socket AM4
PCI ExpressPCIe 5.0 x16, PCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 4.0 x24
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W105 W
Power Limit 1 (PL1)65 W--
Power Limit 2 (PL2)148 W--
Package Power Tracking (PPT)--142 W
Tcase Max72 °C95 °C
TJ Max100 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i5-13400FRyzen 9 3900X
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, EIST, SST, HTT, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX, RdRand, TBT 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.