Intel Core i5-13400F | Apple M4 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-13400F and the Apple M4 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-13400F 10 core processor released in Q1/2023 with the Apple M4 which has 9 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2024. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 13000 (AL) (16) | CPU group | Apple M4 (2) |
13 | Generation | 4 |
Alder Lake S Refresh | Architecture | M4 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i5-12400F | Predecessor | Apple M3 |
Intel Core i5-14400F | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (4.60 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The Apple M4 clocks with 0.70 GHz (4.41 GHz), has 9 CPU cores and can calculate 9 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-13400F | Characteristic | Apple M4 |
10 | Cores | 9 |
16 | Threads | 9 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz (4.60 GHz) 6x Raptor Cove |
A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.41 GHz) 3x P-Core |
1.80 GHz (3.30 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.85 GHz) 6x E-Core |
NPU AI performanceThe 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. |
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Intel Core i5-13400F | Characteristic | Apple M4 |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 38 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M4 (10 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 3 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 160 |
-- | Shader | 1280 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 24 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M4 (10 Core) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-13400F, while the Apple M4 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 120.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-13400F | Characteristic | Apple M4 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5X-7500 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
9.50 MB | L2 Cache | 18.00 MB |
20.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-13400F has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Apple M4 is 22 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-13400F | Characteristic | Apple M4 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 22 W |
148 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 15 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-13400F has 29.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Apple M4 is at 18.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 3 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-13400F | Characteristic | Apple M4 |
10 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation, AVX2, SME |
LGA 1700 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q2/2024 |
196 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 4.41 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 4.41 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 4.41 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 4.41 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 4.41 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 4.41 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 4.41 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 4.41 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13400F
15,890 CB R23 MC @ 94 W |
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Apple M4
0.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-13400F | Apple M4 |
Unknown | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024) |