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Intel Core i5-13400F vs AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonIntel Core i5-13400FBCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 5 8600G

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APart A

Intel

Core i5-13400F

  • Blender render score 198 samples/min
  • Cores 10
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz
VS

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 5 8600G

  • Blender render score 187 samples/min
  • Cores 6
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core i5-13400F is 6% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-13400F198

Median of 9 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 5 8600G187

Median of 5 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A39%Fair
B42%Fair

Too close to call

Office Work

A44%Fair
B67%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 5 8600G · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A42%Fair
B59%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 5 8600G · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A40%Fair
B35%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-13400F · Threads: 16 vs 12

02 · Verdict

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G comes out ahead

It wins 3 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i5-13400F

41/100

BAMD Ryzen 5 8600G

51/100

AIntel Core i5-13400F

Advantages

  • Cores 10 vs 6 (67% higher)
  • Threads 16 vs 12 (33% higher)
  • L3 cache 20 MB vs 16 MB (25% higher)
  • Blender render score 198 samples/min vs 187 samples/min (6% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • Base clock 2.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz (42% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz vs 5.0 GHz (8% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 5 8600G

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • Base clock 4.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz (72% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz vs 4.6 GHz (9% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Cores 6 vs 10 (40% lower)
  • Threads 12 vs 16 (25% lower)
  • L3 cache 16 MB vs 20 MB (20% lower)
  • Blender render score 187 samples/min vs 198 samples/min (6% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-13400FBAMD Ryzen 5 8600G
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.198 samples/min Better +6%187 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.95
Cores & clocks
Cores10 Better +67%6
Efficiency (E) cores4—
Threads16 Better +33%12
Base clock2.5 GHz4.3 GHz Better +72%
Max boost clock4.6 GHz5.0 GHz Better +9%
Memory & cache
L3 cache20 MB Better +25%16 MB
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power65 W65 W
Features
Integrated graphicsNoYes Better
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor LakeZen 4
SocketLGA1700AM5
Manufacturing processIntel 74 nm
Release year20232024
Launch price$196$229

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Intel Core i5-13400F vs AMD Ryzen 5 8600G at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-13400F and the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-13400F posts a median render score of 198 against 187 for AMD Ryzen 5 8600G, making it 6% faster. The medians are based on 9 and 5 community submissions.

Intel Core i5-13400F: 10 cores, 16 threads, 4.6 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2023, launched at $196. AMD Ryzen 5 8600G: 6 cores, 12 threads, 5.0 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $229.

Our overall scores are 41 for Core i5-13400F and 51 for Ryzen 5 8600G out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: too close to call; for office work: Ryzen 5 8600G; for daily use: Ryzen 5 8600G; for content creation: Core i5-13400F. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i5-13400F vs Ryzen 5 8600G FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-13400F or the Ryzen 5 8600G?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-13400F posts a median render score of 198 against 187 for AMD Ryzen 5 8600G, making it 6% faster. The medians are based on 9 and 5 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-13400F or the Ryzen 5 8600G?

Both are rated at 65 W.

How much did the Core i5-13400F and the Ryzen 5 8600G cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-13400F launched at $196 and the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G at $229. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-13400F or the Ryzen 5 8600G better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (39 and 42 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.