Core i5-13490F vs Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

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 i5-13490F

2023

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP7/FP8 and older memory support.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Intel Stock), unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,670 vs 26,852).
❌Launch MSRP is still $235 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌712.5% higher power demand at 65W vs 8W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 8W instead of 65W, a 57W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Older platform position on FP7/FP8, while Core i5-13490F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13490F.

Core i5-13490F

2023

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

2023

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP7/FP8 and older memory support.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Intel Stock), unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 8W instead of 65W, a 57W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,670 vs 26,852).
❌Launch MSRP is still $235 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌712.5% higher power demand at 65W vs 8W.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Older platform position on FP7/FP8, while Core i5-13490F moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13490F.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS better than Core i5-13490F?

Yes. Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 13.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.7% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 13.0% 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, Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-13490F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $235 MSRP, and it gives you a 13.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-13490F is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (113.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Core i5-13490F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of FP7/FP8 and 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB). 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 i5-13490F Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13490F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
1080p
low	246 FPS	269 FPS
medium	231 FPS	243 FPS
high	196 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	215 FPS	236 FPS
medium	183 FPS	193 FPS
high	151 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	149 FPS	164 FPS
medium	127 FPS	136 FPS
high	98 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	92 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13490F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
1080p
low	590 FPS	510 FPS
medium	501 FPS	419 FPS
high	422 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	377 FPS	322 FPS
1440p
low	485 FPS	446 FPS
medium	427 FPS	386 FPS
high	370 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	316 FPS	283 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	294 FPS
medium	263 FPS	266 FPS
high	248 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	215 FPS	216 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13490F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
1080p
low	667 FPS	671 FPS
medium	667 FPS	671 FPS
high	667 FPS	647 FPS
ultra	667 FPS	546 FPS
1440p
low	667 FPS	671 FPS
medium	667 FPS	637 FPS
high	667 FPS	541 FPS
ultra	656 FPS	464 FPS
4K
low	596 FPS	541 FPS
medium	502 FPS	473 FPS
high	447 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	355 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13490F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
1080p
low	667 FPS	671 FPS
medium	667 FPS	671 FPS
high	667 FPS	671 FPS
ultra	667 FPS	671 FPS
1440p
low	667 FPS	671 FPS
medium	667 FPS	671 FPS
high	667 FPS	660 FPS
ultra	592 FPS	573 FPS
4K
low	661 FPS	572 FPS
medium	585 FPS	511 FPS
high	514 FPS	457 FPS
ultra	436 FPS	394 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13490F and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

Core i5-13490F

The Core i5-13490F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 February 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 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 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: 26,670 points. Launch price was $235.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 26,852 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13490F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13490F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-13490F versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-13490F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS uses Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13490F scores 26,670 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS's 26,852 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13490F vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS.

Feature	Core i5-13490F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	5.1 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	8 MB+540%
Process	10 nm	4 nm-60%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark	26,670	26,852
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,844	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,200	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13490F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13490F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
Socket	LGA1700	FP7/FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
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, EPT (Core i5-13490F) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS). Primary use case: Core i5-13490F targets Gaming.