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

✅Costs $213 less on MSRP ($196 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Delivers 11.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 127.7 vs 114.5 PassMark/$ ($196 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (16,211 vs 28,905).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 64 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +54.5% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+220% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 20 MB).
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 114.5 vs 127.7 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).

Core i5-13400F

2023

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $213 less on MSRP ($196 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
✅Delivers 11.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 127.7 vs 114.5 PassMark/$ ($196 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +54.5% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+220% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 20 MB).
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics, while Core i5-13400F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (16,211 vs 28,905).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 64 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 114.5 vs 127.7 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 better than Core i5-13400F?

Yes. Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 54.5% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data, 78.3% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 87.1% higher 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, Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 54.5% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 is the better fit. You are getting 78.3% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 220% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 20 MB).

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

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-13400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 is 108.7% more expensive on MSRP at $409 MSRP versus $196 MSRP, and it gives you a 54.5% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-13400F is also 11.5% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 114.5 PassMark/$), 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 i5-13400F 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?

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 220% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 20 MB) 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 9 PRO 7945 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
1080p
low	171 FPS	269 FPS
medium	158 FPS	244 FPS
high	132 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	183 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	260 FPS
medium	123 FPS	212 FPS
high	99 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	180 FPS
medium	74 FPS	147 FPS
high	59 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	98 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
1080p
low	545 FPS	660 FPS
medium	464 FPS	567 FPS
high	389 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	368 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	555 FPS
medium	403 FPS	495 FPS
high	345 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	306 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	313 FPS
medium	247 FPS	283 FPS
high	231 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	214 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
1080p
low	530 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	449 FPS	1118 FPS
high	415 FPS	1041 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	875 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	940 FPS
medium	422 FPS	836 FPS
high	382 FPS	754 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	574 FPS
medium	331 FPS	495 FPS
high	296 FPS	445 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	378 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
1080p
low	626 FPS	1171 FPS
medium	626 FPS	1015 FPS
high	626 FPS	981 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	854 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	1019 FPS
medium	626 FPS	888 FPS
high	598 FPS	762 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	639 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	754 FPS
medium	492 FPS	658 FPS
high	439 FPS	569 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	437 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

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 9 PRO 7945

The Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 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. Passmark benchmark score: 46,828 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 — a 16% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945's 46,828 — a 60.7% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,211 vs 28,905 (56.3% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 2,206, a 8.7% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,408 vs 16,832 (38.4% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	12 / 24+20%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.4 GHz+17%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.7 GHz+48%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	64 MB (total)+220%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	25,029	46,828+87%
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211	28,905+78%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407+9%	2,206
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408	16,832+48%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Core i5-13400F supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 28 (Ryzen 9 PRO 7945) — the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and AMD X670E,AMD X670,AMD B650E,AMD B650,AMD A620 (Ryzen 9 PRO 7945).

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+50%	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	28+40%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs true (Ryzen 9 PRO 7945). The Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 rivals Core i9-13900.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	true
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 debuted at $409. On MSRP ($196 vs $409), the Core i5-13400F is $213 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 127.7 pts/$ vs 114.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 — making the Core i5-13400F the 10.9% better value option.