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Core i5-13400

10 cores · 16 threads · up to 4.6 GHz on FCLGA1700.

4 · 194 votes

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Cores
10
Threads
16
Boost
4.6 GHz
L3 cache
20 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
FCLGA1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming14
Productivity13
Single-core14
Multi-core42
Power efficiency12

Lab scores

Performance score14
Cores10
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)4.6 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p31 fps
1440p25 fps
4K17 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Architecture
Raptor Lake-S
Process node
Intel 7 nm
Socket
FCLGA1700
Release year
2023
Total cores
10
Threads
16
Integrated graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 730
Clocks & cache
Base clock
2.5 GHz
Boost clock
4.6 GHz
L1 cache
800 KB
L2 cache
12.5 MB
L3 cache
20 MB
Memory & platform
Memory support
DDR5-4800
Max capacity
192 GB
Channels
2
Max bandwidth
76.8 GB/s
Base power (TDP)
65W
Max temperature
100°C
PCIe
PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
Launch price
$221
Technologies
Instruction sets
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions
AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners praise the i5-13400 for offering big performance at a sensible price. The main complaint is the stock cooler runs louder than they'd like.

Pros
  • Fantastic everyday gaming performance
  • Eats through productivity tasks easily
  • Runs cool on a budget cooler
  • Great value for a midrange build
Cons
  • Still uses last-gen architecture
  • Stock cooler is barely adequate
  • No DDR4 memory support
Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i5-13400

A solid mid-range CPU with a hybrid core layout that offers strong multi-threaded performance for its class and power draw.

Get it if you want a solid mid-range CPU for gaming and everyday tasks without overspending. Skip it if you need top-tier performance for heavy video editing or 3D rendering.

Buy it if…

  • You need strong multi-core work without paying for an i7
  • You want a future-proof mid-range gaming build on LGA1700
  • You are upgrading an older Intel rig and want a big jump in speed
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