Ryzen 5 7500F against Core i5-13400F
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 5 7500F leads in games by 12%.
- The Core i5-13400F has 6% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i5-13400F is 7% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 5 7500F typically costs $10 less.
- Per dollar, the Ryzen 5 7500F is the better buy: 41 points per $100 against 37.6.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 7500F | Core i5-13400F | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 57 | 56 | 1 ptsleft |
| Gaming | 64 | 57 | 7 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 34 | 36 | 2 ptsright |
| Single-core | 69 | 74 | 5 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 41 | 37.6 | 9%left |
| Typical price | $139 | $149 | $10left |
| Cores | 6 | 10 | 67%right |
| Threads | 12 | 16 | 33%right |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 4.6 GHz | 9%left |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 148 W | 68%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i5-13400F | 58 vs 61 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i5-13400F | 53 vs 55 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 5 7500F | 63 vs 60 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 5 7500F | 62 vs 58 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 5 7500F | 62 vs 57 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i5-13400F | 44 vs 46 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Ryzen 5 7500F | 55 vs 53 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i5-13400F | 47 vs 50 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 7500F | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 16 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 65 / 88 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | No | No |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Typical price | $139 | $149 |