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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 i5-13400F

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅25% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen AI 9 HX 375.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (16,211 vs 22,246).
❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

2024

Why buy it

✅+37.2% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 890M, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13400F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅25% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen AI 9 HX 375.

Why buy it

✅+37.2% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 890M, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (16,211 vs 22,246).
❌Launch MSRP is still $196 MSRP, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13400F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 better than Core i5-13400F?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i5-13400F is ahead with a 5.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 pulls ahead with 37.2% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. Core i5-13400F also has the bigger cache pool with 25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the better fit. You are getting 37.2% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads.

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

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-13400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $196 MSRP, and it gives you 37.2% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. The trade-off is that Core i5-13400F is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 5.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-13400F is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 24 threads instead of 10/16. 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 i5-13400F Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
1080p
low	171 FPS	245 FPS
medium	158 FPS	230 FPS
high	132 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	216 FPS
medium	123 FPS	184 FPS
high	99 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	150 FPS
medium	74 FPS	128 FPS
high	59 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
1080p
low	545 FPS	261 FPS
medium	464 FPS	220 FPS
high	389 FPS	194 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	232 FPS
medium	403 FPS	203 FPS
high	345 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	154 FPS
medium	247 FPS	140 FPS
high	231 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	115 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
1080p
low	530 FPS	738 FPS
medium	449 FPS	587 FPS
high	415 FPS	508 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	429 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	661 FPS
medium	422 FPS	533 FPS
high	382 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	388 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	482 FPS
medium	331 FPS	403 FPS
high	296 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	301 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
1080p
low	626 FPS	865 FPS
medium	626 FPS	809 FPS
high	626 FPS	694 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	625 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	757 FPS
medium	626 FPS	680 FPS
high	598 FPS	583 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	515 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	518 FPS
medium	492 FPS	473 FPS
high	439 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	369 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

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.

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,585 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375's 34,585 — a 32.1% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,211 vs 22,246 (31.4% advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 2,865, a 17.4% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,408 vs 15,100 (27.9% advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	12 / 24+20%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.1 GHz+11%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+25%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+25%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024)
PassMark	25,029	34,585+38%
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211	22,246+37%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407	2,865+19%
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408	15,100+32%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) — the Core i5-13400F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and SoC (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375).

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Socket	LGA1700	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	256 GB+33%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	20+25%	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 targets AI-Notebook. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 rivals Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon 890M
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V, AMD-Vi
Target Use	Gaming	AI-Notebook

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 debuted at $0. On MSRP ($196 vs $0), the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is $196 cheaper.