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Intel Core i5-13400F vs AMD Ryzen 7 3800X

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 7 3800X

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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 7 3800X

  • Blender render score 192 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.5 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 3% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-13400F198

Median of 9 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 3800X192

Median of 7 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
B39%Fair

Too close to call

Office Work

A44%Fair
B35%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-13400F · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 105 W

Daily Use

A42%Fair
B35%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-13400F · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 105 W

Content Creation

A40%Fair
B38%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i5-13400F comes out ahead

It wins 4 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i5-13400F

41/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 3800X

37/100

AIntel Core i5-13400F

Advantages

  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 105 W (38% lower)
  • Cores 10 vs 8 (25% higher)
  • Blender render score 198 samples/min vs 192 samples/min (3% higher)
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz vs 4.5 GHz (2% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 20 MB vs 32 MB (38% lower)
  • Base clock 2.5 GHz vs 3.9 GHz (36% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 3800X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 20 MB (60% higher)
  • Base clock 3.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz (56% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 65 W (62% higher)
  • Cores 8 vs 10 (20% lower)
  • Blender render score 192 samples/min vs 198 samples/min (3% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.5 GHz vs 4.6 GHz (2% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-13400FBAMD Ryzen 7 3800X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.198 samples/min Better +3%192 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.97
Cores & clocks
Cores10 Better +25%8
Efficiency (E) cores4—
Threads1616
Base clock2.5 GHz3.9 GHz Better +56%
Max boost clock4.6 GHz Better +2%4.5 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache20 MB32 MB Better +60%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better105 W
Features
Integrated graphicsNoNo
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor LakeZen 2
SocketLGA1700AM4
Manufacturing processIntel 77 nm
Release year20232019
Launch price$196$399

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Intel Core i5-13400F vs AMD Ryzen 7 3800X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-13400F and the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-13400F posts a median render score of 198 against 192 for AMD Ryzen 7 3800X, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 9 and 7 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 7 3800X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.5 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2019, launched at $399.

Our overall scores are 41 for Core i5-13400F and 37 for Ryzen 7 3800X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: too close to call; for office work: Core i5-13400F; for daily use: Core i5-13400F; for content creation: too close to call. 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 7 3800X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-13400F or the Ryzen 7 3800X?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-13400F posts a median render score of 198 against 192 for AMD Ryzen 7 3800X, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 9 and 7 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-13400F or the Ryzen 7 3800X?

The AMD Ryzen 7 3800X is rated at 105 W and the Intel Core i5-13400F at 65 W, so the Core i5-13400F draws 62% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i5-13400F and the Ryzen 7 3800X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-13400F launched at $196 and the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X at $399. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-13400F or the Ryzen 7 3800X better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (39 and 39 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.