Core 5 220H vs Core i5-13400F

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core 5 220H

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.6% higher average FPS across 6 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,192 vs 25,029).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Why buy it

✅+18.1% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core 5 220H.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 5 220H across 6 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Core 5 220H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Core 5 220H

2024

Core i5-13400F

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.6% higher average FPS across 6 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+18.1% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core 5 220H.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,192 vs 25,029).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 5 220H across 6 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Core 5 220H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core 5 220H better than Core i5-13400F?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core 5 220H is ahead with a 16.6% average FPS lead across 6 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13400F pulls ahead with 18.1% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13400F is the better fit. You are getting 18.1% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core 5 220H is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-13400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core 5 220H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $196 MSRP, and it gives you a 16.6% average FPS lead across 6 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i5-13400F is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 18.1% better PassMark. Core i5-13400F is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core 5 220H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core 5 220H Benchmark Check

Core i5-13400F Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13400F
1080p
low	277 FPS	171 FPS
medium	249 FPS	158 FPS
high	210 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	143 FPS
medium	186 FPS	123 FPS
high	152 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	161 FPS	81 FPS
medium	131 FPS	74 FPS
high	101 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	46 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Core i5-13400F

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13400F
1080p
low	530 FPS	545 FPS
medium	521 FPS	464 FPS
high	427 FPS	389 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	356 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	458 FPS
medium	449 FPS	403 FPS
high	376 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	301 FPS
4K
low	330 FPS	280 FPS
medium	279 FPS	247 FPS
high	256 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	204 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Core i5-13400F

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13400F
1080p
low	530 FPS	530 FPS
medium	530 FPS	449 FPS
high	530 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	375 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	490 FPS
medium	530 FPS	422 FPS
high	530 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	496 FPS	343 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	393 FPS
medium	492 FPS	331 FPS
high	439 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	246 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Core i5-13400F

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13400F
1080p
low	530 FPS	626 FPS
medium	530 FPS	626 FPS
high	530 FPS	626 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	626 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	626 FPS
medium	530 FPS	626 FPS
high	530 FPS	598 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	521 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	535 FPS
medium	530 FPS	492 FPS
high	500 FPS	439 FPS
ultra	431 FPS	382 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Core i5-13400F

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 5 220H and Core i5-13400F

Core 5 220H

The Core 5 220H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 21,192 points. Launch price was $342.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core 5 220H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-13400F offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core 5 220H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core 5 220H versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Core 5 220H (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-13400F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core 5 220H scores 21,192 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 16.6% lead for the Core i5-13400F. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core 5 220H vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F.

Feature	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13400F
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+20%	10 / 16
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+7%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+8%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	20 MB (total)+11%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+60%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark	21,192	25,029+18%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	16,211
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,407
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	11,408

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Memory & Platform

The Core 5 220H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-13400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 5 220H	Core i5-13400F
Socket	FCBGA1744	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	192 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 5 220H) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.