Core i5-13400 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

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 i5-13400

2023

Why buy it

✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Costs $209 less on MSRP ($221 MSRP vs $430 MSRP).
✅Delivers 92.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 107.6 vs 55.7 PassMark/$ ($221 MSRP vs $430 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,769 vs 23,971).

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 55.7 vs 107.6 PassMark/$ ($430 MSRP vs $221 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-13400 moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i5-13400

2023

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

2021

Why buy it

✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Costs $209 less on MSRP ($221 MSRP vs $430 MSRP).
✅Delivers 92.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 107.6 vs 55.7 PassMark/$ ($221 MSRP vs $430 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,769 vs 23,971).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 55.7 vs 107.6 PassMark/$ ($430 MSRP vs $221 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-13400 moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G better than Core i5-13400?

Yes. Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.8% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-13400 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is 94.6% more expensive on MSRP at $430 MSRP versus $221 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-13400 is also 92.9% better value on MSRP (107.6 vs 55.7 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible LGA1700 + DDR5 setup, Core i5-13400 can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

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

Core i5-13400 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and 25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 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 i5-13400 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
1080p
low	171 FPS	222 FPS
medium	158 FPS	188 FPS
high	132 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	189 FPS
medium	123 FPS	155 FPS
high	99 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	90 FPS
medium	74 FPS	79 FPS
high	59 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	49 FPS

Open Core i5-13400 Open Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
1080p
low	545 FPS	481 FPS
medium	464 FPS	398 FPS
high	389 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	301 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	415 FPS
medium	403 FPS	359 FPS
high	345 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	286 FPS
medium	247 FPS	254 FPS
high	231 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	204 FPS

Open Core i5-13400 Open Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
1080p
low	530 FPS	599 FPS
medium	449 FPS	589 FPS
high	415 FPS	532 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	436 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	526 FPS
medium	422 FPS	449 FPS
high	382 FPS	402 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	331 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	383 FPS
medium	331 FPS	322 FPS
high	296 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	223 FPS

Open Core i5-13400 Open Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
1080p
low	594 FPS	599 FPS
medium	594 FPS	599 FPS
high	594 FPS	599 FPS
ultra	594 FPS	599 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	599 FPS
medium	594 FPS	599 FPS
high	594 FPS	599 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	522 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	552 FPS
medium	492 FPS	497 FPS
high	439 FPS	439 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	380 FPS

Open Core i5-13400 Open Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400 and Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

Core i5-13400

The Core i5-13400 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: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,769 points. Launch price was $221.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 23,971 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400 packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13400 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-13400 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G uses Cezanne PRO (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400 scores 23,769 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G's 23,971 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G.

Feature	Core i5-13400	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+25%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Cezanne PRO (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	23,769	23,971

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13400 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13400	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13400 launched at $221 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G debuted at $430. On MSRP ($221 vs $430), the Core i5-13400 is $209 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400 delivers 107.6 pts/$ vs 55.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G — making the Core i5-13400 the 63.4% better value option.