Ryzen 7 5800X against Core i5-13400F
Core i5-13400F leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i5-13400F are level on gaming.
- Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i5-13400F are level on multi-core.
- The Core i5-13400F is 12% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core i5-13400F typically costs $10 less.
- Per dollar, the Core i5-13400F is the better buy: 37.6 points per $100 against 34.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 5800X | Core i5-13400F | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 54 | 56 | 2 ptsright |
| Gaming | 58 | 57 | 1 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 36 | 36 | level |
| Single-core | 66 | 74 | 8 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 34 | 37.6 | 11%right |
| Typical price | $159 | $149 | $10right |
| Cores | 8 | 10 | 25%right |
| Threads | 16 | 16 | level |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.6 GHz | 2%left |
| Turbo power | 142 W | 148 W | 4%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i5-13400F | 56 vs 61 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i5-13400F | 52 vs 55 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core i5-13400F | 58 vs 60 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Core i5-13400F | 48 vs 50 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i5-13400F | 44 vs 46 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Core i5-13400F | 47 vs 50 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 5800X | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | Raptor Lake |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 16 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 105 / 142 W | 65 / 148 W |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | No | No |
| Cooler in the box | No | Yes |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Typical price | $159 | $149 |