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Intel Core i5-13400 vs Intel Core i5-13500

Last updated: 2024-06-18

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Intel Core i5-13400		Intel Core i5-13500
CPU comparison Intel Core i5-13400 or Intel Core i5-13500 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results. The Intel Core i5-13400 has 10 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-13400 was released in Q1/2023. The Intel Core i5-13500 has 14 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-13500 was released in Q1/2023.

Intel Core i5 (334)	Family	Intel Core i5 (334)
Intel Core i 13000 (AL) (16)	CPU group	Intel Core i 13000 (AL) (16)
13	Generation	13
Alder Lake S Refresh	Architecture	Alder Lake S Refresh
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
Intel Core i5-12400	Predecessor	Intel Core i5-12500
Intel Core i5-14400	Successor	Intel Core i5-14500

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The Intel Core i5-13400 is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (4.60 GHz). The Intel Core i5-13500 has 14 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (4.80 GHz).
Intel Core i5-13400	Characteristic	Intel Core i5-13500
10	Cores	14
16	Threads	20
hybrid (big.LITTLE)	Core architecture	hybrid (big.LITTLE)
Yes	Hyperthreading	Yes
No	Overclocking ?	No
2.50 GHz (4.60 GHz) 6x Golden Cove	A-Core	2.50 GHz (4.80 GHz) 6x Golden Cove
1.80 GHz (3.30 GHz) 4x Gracemont	B-Core	1.80 GHz (3.50 GHz) 8x Gracemont

NPU AI performance The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
Intel Core i5-13400	Characteristic	Intel Core i5-13500
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--
--	NPU + CPU + iGPU	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU) The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.
Intel UHD Graphics 730	GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 770
0.30 GHz	GPU frequency	0.30 GHz
1.55 GHz	GPU (Turbo)	1.55 GHz
12	GPU Generation	11
14 nm	Technology	10 nm
3	Max. displays	3
24	Compute units	32
192	Shader	256
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
64 GB	Max. GPU Memory	64 GB
12	DirectX Version	12

Hardware codec support A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Intel UHD Graphics 730	GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 770
Decode / Encode	Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit)	Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode	Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit)	Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode	Codec h264	Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode	Codec VP9	Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode	Codec VP8	Decode / Encode
Decode	Codec AV1	Decode
Decode / Encode	Codec AVC	Decode / Encode
Decode	Codec VC-1	Decode
Decode / Encode	Codec JPEG	Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i5-13400 supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-13500 can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels.
Intel Core i5-13400	Characteristic	Intel Core i5-13500
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	Memory	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
128 GB	Max. Memory	128 GB
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	2 (Dual Channel)
76.8 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	76.8 GB/s
Yes	ECC	Yes
9.50 MB	L2 Cache	11.50 MB
20.00 MB	L3 Cache	24.00 MB
5.0	PCIe version	5.0
20	PCIe lanes	20
78.8 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	78.8 GB/s
Thermal Management The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-13400 has a TDP of 65 W, that of the Intel Core i5-13500 is 65 W.
Intel Core i5-13400	Characteristic	Intel Core i5-13500
65 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	65 W
154 W	TDP (PL2)	154 W
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	--
100 °C	Tjunction max.	100 °C
Technical details The Intel Core i5-13400 has a 29.50 MB cache, while the Intel Core i5-13500 cache has a total of 35.50 MB.

Intel Core i5-13400	Characteristic	Intel Core i5-13500
10 nm	Technology	10 nm
Monolithic	Chip design	Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit)	Instruction set (ISA)	x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+	ISA extensions	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
LGA 1700	Socket	LGA 1700
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d	Virtualization	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q1/2023	Release date	Q1/2023
221 $	Release price	232 $

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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 7 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i5-13400 (93%)

Intel Core i5-13500 (100%)

⌀ Multi core performance in 8 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i5-13400 (74%)

Intel Core i5-13500 (100%)

Price-performance ratio

Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.


	Intel Core i5-13400 Geekbench 6 MT: 9,712 / 221 $	43.95
	Intel Core i5-13500 Geekbench 6 MT: 14,166 / 232 $	61.06

Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	Intel Core i5-13400 10C 16T @ 4.60 GHz	106 (95%)
	Intel Core i5-13500 14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz	112 (100%)

Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	Intel Core i5-13400 10C 16T @ 4.60 GHz	821 (69%)
	Intel Core i5-13500 14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz	1187 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-13400 10C 16T @ 4.60 GHz	1794 (95%)
	Intel Core i5-13500 14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz	1884 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-13400 10C 16T @ 4.10 GHz	15890 (75%)
	Intel Core i5-13500 14C 20T @ 4.20 GHz	21216 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i5-13400 10C 16T @ 4.60 GHz	2375 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-13500 14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz	2375 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Core i5-13400 10C 16T @ 4.10 GHz	9712 (69%)
	Intel Core i5-13500 14C 20T @ 4.20 GHz	14166 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-13400 10C 16T @ 4.60 GHz	1644 (90%)
	Intel Core i5-13500 14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz	1834 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-13400 10C 16T @ 4.10 GHz	10309 (80%)
	Intel Core i5-13500 14C 20T @ 4.20 GHz	12834 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-13400 10C 16T @ 4.60 GHz	687 (95%)
	Intel Core i5-13500 14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz	723 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-13400 10C 16T @ 4.10 GHz	6055 (75%)
	Intel Core i5-13500 14C 20T @ 4.20 GHz	8076 (100%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	Intel Core i5-13400 Intel UHD Graphics 730 @ 1.55 GHz	595 (75%)
	Intel Core i5-13500 Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz	794 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Core i5-13400 10C 16T @ 4.10 GHz	25910 (79%)
	Intel Core i5-13500 14C 20T @ 4.20 GHz	32902 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i5-13400 10C 16T @ 4.60 GHz	674 (86%)
	Intel Core i5-13500 14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz	780 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i5-13400 10C 16T @ 2.50 GHz	6282 (72%)
	Intel Core i5-13500 14C 20T @ 2.50 GHz	8727 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-13400 10C 16T @ 4.60 GHz	253 (93%)
	Intel Core i5-13500 14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz	272 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-13400 10C 16T @ 4.10 GHz	2336 (74%)
	Intel Core i5-13500 14C 20T @ 4.20 GHz	3174 (100%)

CPU performance per watt (efficiency)

Efficiency of the processor under full load in the Cinebench R23 (multi-core) benchmark. The benchmark result is divided by the average energy required (CPU package power in watts). The higher the value, the more efficient the CPU is under full load.


	Intel Core i5-13400 15,890 CB R23 MC @ 94 W	169 (100%)
	Intel Core i5-13500 21,216 CB R23 MC @ 147 W	144 (85%)

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.


	Intel Core i5-13400 10C 16T @ 4.10 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i5-13500 14C 20T @ 4.20 GHz	286 (100%)

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