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Core i5-13400T

10 cores · 16 threads · up to 4.4 GHz on FCLGA1700.

3.5 · 13 votes

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Cores
10
Threads
16
Boost
4.4 GHz
L3 cache
20 MB
TDP
35W
Socket
FCLGA1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming12
Productivity11
Single-core12
Multi-core42
Power efficiency10

Lab scores

Performance score12
Cores10
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)4.4 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p26 fps
1440p21 fps
4K14 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
1.3 GHz
Boost clock
4.4 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)
35W
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 like the excellent efficiency and cool, quiet operation for a compact build. The main gripe is the limited performance ceiling compared to standard i5 chips for heavier tasks.

Pros
  • Sips power, runs cool and quiet
  • Speedy for everyday tasks and work
  • Fits small PCs without overheating
  • Great value for the performance you get
Cons
  • Lacks overclocking support entirely
  • Performance cores limit multitasking potential
  • Integrated graphics too weak for gaming
Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i5-13400T

A power-sipping Raptor Lake chip that trades top-end speed for seriously low heat in compact builds.

Get it if you need a low-power chip for a compact office PC that stays cool without a loud fan. Skip it if you want top gaming speed or plan to run heavy video editing tasks.

Buy it if…

  • You want a low-power office PC that stays quiet under load.
  • You need solid multitasking for a compact home server build.
  • You are building a small, energy-efficient workstation for daily tasks.
3.5

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