Core i5-13400F vs Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

Intel

Core i5-13400F

10 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

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AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2020

Popular choices:

i5-13400F

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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 i5-13400F

2023

Why buy it

  • Better for gaming: +18.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • +150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB).
  • Costs $113 less on MSRP ($196 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).
  • Delivers 114.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 127.7 vs 59.6 PassMark/$ ($196 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).
  • Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

  • 85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

2020

Why buy it

  • Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13400F across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • Lower PassMark (18,409 vs 25,029).
  • Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 20 MB).
  • Lower PassMark per dollar, at 59.6 vs 127.7 PassMark/$ ($309 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).
  • Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-13400F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13400F better than Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE?
Yes. Core i5-13400F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 18.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 36% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, 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 18.9% more average FPS across 4 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 36% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 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 $113 cheaper on MSRP at $196 MSRP versus $309 MSRP, and it gives you a 18.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 114.3% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 59.6 PassMark/$), 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 AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 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?
Core i5-13400F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2020), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4, 150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetCore i5-13400FRyzen 7 PRO 4750GE
1080p
low171 FPS174 FPS
medium158 FPS141 FPS
high132 FPS112 FPS
ultra112 FPS91 FPS
1440p
low143 FPS149 FPS
medium123 FPS119 FPS
high99 FPS95 FPS
ultra84 FPS77 FPS
4K
low81 FPS79 FPS
medium74 FPS69 FPS
high59 FPS54 FPS
ultra46 FPS42 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetCore i5-13400FRyzen 7 PRO 4750GE
1080p
low545 FPS336 FPS
medium464 FPS288 FPS
high389 FPS255 FPS
ultra356 FPS225 FPS
1440p
low458 FPS291 FPS
medium403 FPS258 FPS
high345 FPS233 FPS
ultra301 FPS200 FPS
4K
low280 FPS236 FPS
medium247 FPS217 FPS
high231 FPS198 FPS
ultra204 FPS173 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetCore i5-13400FRyzen 7 PRO 4750GE
1080p
low530 FPS460 FPS
medium449 FPS460 FPS
high415 FPS460 FPS
ultra375 FPS460 FPS
1440p
low490 FPS460 FPS
medium422 FPS460 FPS
high382 FPS449 FPS
ultra343 FPS391 FPS
4K
low393 FPS433 FPS
medium331 FPS366 FPS
high296 FPS324 FPS
ultra246 FPS262 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetCore i5-13400FRyzen 7 PRO 4750GE
1080p
low626 FPS460 FPS
medium626 FPS460 FPS
high626 FPS460 FPS
ultra626 FPS460 FPS
1440p
low626 FPS460 FPS
medium626 FPS460 FPS
high598 FPS460 FPS
ultra521 FPS460 FPS
4K
low535 FPS460 FPS
medium492 FPS444 FPS
high439 FPS390 FPS
ultra382 FPS329 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,409 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13400F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE's 18,409 — a 30.5% lead for the Core i5-13400F. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE.

FeatureCore i5-13400FRyzen 7 PRO 4750GE
Cores / Threads
10 / 16+25%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4.6 GHz+7%
4.3 GHz
Base Clock
2.5 GHz
3.1 GHz+24%
L3 Cache
20 MB (total)+150%
8 MB
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)+150%
512 kB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm
7 nm
Architecture
Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark
25,029+36%
18,409
Cinebench R23 Multi
16,211
Geekbench 6 Single
2,407
Geekbench 6 Multi
11,408
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-13400FRyzen 7 PRO 4750GE
Socket
LGA1700
AM4
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+67%
PCIe 3.0
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: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.

FeatureCore i5-13400FRyzen 7 PRO 4750GE
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Gaming
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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE debuted at $309. On MSRP ($196 vs $309), the Core i5-13400F is $113 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 127.7 pts/$ vs 59.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE — making the Core i5-13400F the 72.8% better value option.

FeatureCore i5-13400FRyzen 7 PRO 4750GE
MSRP
$196-37%
$309
Performance per Dollar
127.7+114%
59.6
Release Date
2023
2020