Core i5-13400F

Name: Intel Core i5-13400F
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.1 (472 reviews)

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

4.1 · 472 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.6 GHz

L3 cache

20 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

FCLGA1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming15

Productivity14

Single-core15

Multi-core42

Power efficiency13

Lab scores

Performance score15

Cores10

Threads16

Boost clock (GHz)4.6 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p33 fps

1440p26 fps

4K18 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: None

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
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: $196

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the great gaming performance for the price and low power draw. The usual gripe is the lack of integrated graphics for troubleshooting.

Pros

Gets everyday tasks done without fuss
Runs cool even with the stock cooler
Plays modern games at high settings
Keeps up with heavy multitasking workflows

Cons

No overclocking support at all
Only works with discrete graphics
Can run hot under heavy load

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i5-13400F

A sensible, mid-range processor that handles everyday tasks and gaming well, though its architecture feels like an iterative step rather than a leap forward.

Get it if you want a solid mid-range gaming CPU that handles everyday tasks without breaking the bank. Skip it if you need integrated graphics or plan to heavily overclock, as this chip locks both features.