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 i5-13400E

2023

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD 730, while Ryzen 5 7500F needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 7500F.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7500F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 122.2 vs 149.3 PassMark/$ ($221 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).

Ryzen 5 7500F

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+60% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 20 MB).
✅Costs $42 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $221 MSRP).
✅Delivers 22.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 149.3 vs 122.2 PassMark/$ ($179 MSRP vs $221 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (26,727 vs 27,000).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13400E can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400E.

Core i5-13400E

2023

Ryzen 5 7500F

2023

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD 730, while Ryzen 5 7500F needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 7500F.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+60% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 20 MB).
✅Costs $42 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $221 MSRP).
✅Delivers 22.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 149.3 vs 122.2 PassMark/$ ($179 MSRP vs $221 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7500F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 122.2 vs 149.3 PassMark/$ ($221 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (26,727 vs 27,000).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13400E can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400E.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 7500F better than Core i5-13400E?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 5 7500F is ahead with a 16.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13400E pulls ahead with 1% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 7500F also has the bigger cache pool with 60% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 20 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13400E is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 7500F is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 7500F is $42 cheaper on MSRP at $179 MSRP versus $221 MSRP, and it gives you a 16.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i5-13400E is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1% better PassMark. It is also 22.2% better value on MSRP (149.3 vs 122.2 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible LGA1700 + DDR5 setup, Core i5-13400E can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap, but on MSRP alone you would want to find it meaningfully cheaper in real-world listings before that path becomes easy to justify.

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

Ryzen 5 7500F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 60% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 20 MB). 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 i5-13400E Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7500F Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400E	Ryzen 5 7500F
1080p
low	167 FPS	246 FPS
medium	151 FPS	228 FPS
high	126 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	140 FPS	217 FPS
medium	120 FPS	182 FPS
high	97 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	76 FPS	151 FPS
medium	70 FPS	127 FPS
high	56 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	85 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400E	Ryzen 5 7500F
1080p
low	570 FPS	516 FPS
medium	487 FPS	434 FPS
high	408 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	327 FPS
1440p
low	487 FPS	442 FPS
medium	429 FPS	384 FPS
high	368 FPS	327 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	283 FPS
4K
low	298 FPS	283 FPS
medium	264 FPS	250 FPS
high	246 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	215 FPS	203 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400E	Ryzen 5 7500F
1080p
low	675 FPS	668 FPS
medium	564 FPS	668 FPS
high	516 FPS	668 FPS
ultra	451 FPS	668 FPS
1440p
low	602 FPS	668 FPS
medium	508 FPS	668 FPS
high	455 FPS	668 FPS
ultra	398 FPS	606 FPS
4K
low	464 FPS	524 FPS
medium	381 FPS	452 FPS
high	337 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	276 FPS	323 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400E	Ryzen 5 7500F
1080p
low	675 FPS	668 FPS
medium	675 FPS	668 FPS
high	675 FPS	668 FPS
ultra	648 FPS	668 FPS
1440p
low	675 FPS	668 FPS
medium	675 FPS	668 FPS
high	604 FPS	668 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	612 FPS
4K
low	542 FPS	668 FPS
medium	497 FPS	590 FPS
high	444 FPS	521 FPS
ultra	389 FPS	437 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400E and Ryzen 5 7500F

Core i5-13400E

The Core i5-13400E 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 27,000 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 7500F

The Ryzen 5 7500F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 July 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,727 points. Launch price was $179.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400E packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7500F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-13400E has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400E versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7500F — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7500F (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i5-13400E uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7500F uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400E scores 27,000 against the Ryzen 5 7500F's 26,727 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-13400E. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400E vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7500F.

Feature	Core i5-13400E	Ryzen 5 7500F
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.7 GHz+54%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+60%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	5 nm-50%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	27,000+1%	26,727
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,953	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,375	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	9,977	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13400E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 7500F uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13400E	Ryzen 5 7500F
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13400E) / not specified (Ryzen 5 7500F). The Core i5-13400E includes integrated graphics (UHD 730), while the Ryzen 5 7500F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400E targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400E rivals Ryzen 5 7600.

Feature	Core i5-13400E	Ryzen 5 7500F
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	UHD 730	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	Productivity	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13400E launched at $221 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 7500F debuted at $179. On MSRP ($221 vs $179), the Ryzen 5 7500F is $42 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400E delivers 122.2 pts/$ vs 149.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 7500F — making the Ryzen 5 7500F the 20% better value option.