Core 7 160UL 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 7 160UL

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13400F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (11,043 vs 25,029).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 20 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+66.7% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 12 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core 7 160UL.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Core 7 160UL mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Core 7 160UL

2024

Core i5-13400F

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+66.7% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 12 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core 7 160UL.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13400F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (11,043 vs 25,029).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 20 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Core 7 160UL mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13400F better than Core 7 160UL?

Yes. Core i5-13400F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 14.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 126.7% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-13400F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 14.3% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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 126.7% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 66.7% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 12 MB).

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

Core i5-13400F is the smarter buy today. Core i5-13400F is at an unclear MSRP at $196 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 14.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Core 7 160UL is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 7 160UL Benchmark Check

Core i5-13400F Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 7 160UL	Core i5-13400F
1080p
low	262 FPS	171 FPS
medium	234 FPS	158 FPS
high	200 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	224 FPS	143 FPS
medium	180 FPS	123 FPS
high	149 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	157 FPS	81 FPS
medium	127 FPS	74 FPS
high	98 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	46 FPS

Open Core 7 160UL Open Core i5-13400F

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 7 160UL	Core i5-13400F
1080p
low	228 FPS	545 FPS
medium	193 FPS	464 FPS
high	175 FPS	389 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	356 FPS
1440p
low	204 FPS	458 FPS
medium	179 FPS	403 FPS
high	162 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	301 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	280 FPS
medium	140 FPS	247 FPS
high	133 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	114 FPS	204 FPS

Open Core 7 160UL Open Core i5-13400F

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 7 160UL	Core i5-13400F
1080p
low	276 FPS	530 FPS
medium	276 FPS	449 FPS
high	276 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	276 FPS	375 FPS
1440p
low	276 FPS	490 FPS
medium	276 FPS	422 FPS
high	276 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	276 FPS	343 FPS
4K
low	276 FPS	393 FPS
medium	276 FPS	331 FPS
high	276 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	276 FPS	246 FPS

Open Core 7 160UL Open Core i5-13400F

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 7 160UL	Core i5-13400F
1080p
low	276 FPS	626 FPS
medium	276 FPS	626 FPS
high	276 FPS	626 FPS
ultra	276 FPS	626 FPS
1440p
low	276 FPS	626 FPS
medium	276 FPS	626 FPS
high	276 FPS	598 FPS
ultra	276 FPS	521 FPS
4K
low	276 FPS	535 FPS
medium	276 FPS	492 FPS
high	276 FPS	439 FPS
ultra	276 FPS	382 FPS

Open Core 7 160UL Open Core i5-13400F

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 7 160UL and Core i5-13400F

Core 7 160UL

The Core 7 160UL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 11,043 points. Launch price was $149.

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 7 160UL packs 10 cores / 12 threads, matching the Core i5-13400F's 10 cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core 7 160UL versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Core 7 160UL (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core 7 160UL uses the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-13400F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core 7 160UL scores 11,043 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 77.5% lead for the Core i5-13400F. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core 7 160UL vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F.

Feature	Core 7 160UL	Core i5-13400F
Cores / Threads	10 / 12	10 / 16
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+13%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.5 GHz+39%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	20 MB (total)+67%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-PS (2024)	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark	11,043	25,029+127%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	16,211
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,407
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	11,408

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0.

Feature	Core 7 160UL	Core i5-13400F
Socket	LGA1700	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 7 160UL) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.