AMD Athlon Silver 10 vs Intel Core i5-13400E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows that the Intel Core i5-13400E and the AMD Athlon Silver 10 occupy similar positions in the overall database rankings, with the AMD part at the 63rd percentile and the Intel part at the 62nd percentile. Their average benchmark scores are close: the Athlon Silver 10 averages 6849, while the Core i5-13400E averages 6638. This places the AMD chip 3.2% above the Intel chip in average score, a narrow margin that obscures a complete divergence in workload performance.

The most striking difference appears in multi-threaded workloads. The Core i5-13400E delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950, while the Athlon Silver 10 has no comparable Cinebench R23 result in the database. The Intel part also posts 9639 in Cinebench R20 multi-core and 2313 in Cinebench R15 multi-core. The Athlon Silver 10 counters with a PassMark multi-thread score of 3543, but the Intel processor's multi-core dominance is evident from its 10 cores and 16 threads versus 2 cores and 2 threads.

Single-thread performance tells a different story. The Core i5-13400E reaches 3240 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 1360 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 326 in Cinebench R15 single-core. The Athlon Silver 10 scores 2089 in PassMark single-thread. The Intel chip's 4.60 GHz boost clock versus 3.50 GHz for the AMD part gives it a clear edge in lightly threaded tasks.

The AMD Athlon Silver 10 shows surprising strength in data compression. Its PassMark data compression score is 42492, a figure that stands out against its modest multi-thread results. In data encryption, the AMD chip scores 2125, and in extended instructions it reaches 2747. The Intel Core i5-13400E has no directly comparable PassMark results in the database, so these numbers stand as the AMD part's strongest recorded achievements.

Integer and floating-point math further separate the two. The Athlon Silver 10 scores 9354 in PassMark integer math and 5936 in floating-point math. Its find prime numbers score is only 13, and random string sorting reaches 4736. Physics performance sits at 210. These are moderate numbers for a 2-core, 2-thread mobile processor, and they align with the chip's 15 W TDP and mobile market segment.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for each processor's standing. The Athlon Silver 10 sits within 0.6% of the Intel Xeon W-2195 and 0.7% above the Intel Xeon Gold 6154. It is effectively tied with the AMD Athlon X4 970 and Intel Core i3-1115G4. The Core i5-13400E is 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, 0.3% below the Intel Core i9-9940X, 0.4% above the Intel Core i9-12900E, and 0.5% above the Intel Pentium Gold G6405. These deltas are all small, suggesting both processors sit in crowded performance neighborhoods.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400E has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Athlon Silver 10 has 2 cores and 2 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The AMD Athlon Silver 10 boosts to 3.50 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-13400E boosts to 4.60 GHz. Both have a 2.40 GHz base clock.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400E supports ECC memory. The AMD Athlon Silver 10 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Athlon Silver 10 supports LPDDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and 88.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-13400E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, but the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for it.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Athlon Silver 10 has an average benchmark score of 6849, while the Intel Core i5-13400E has an average score of 6638. The AMD part is 3.2% higher in average score.

Q: What integrated graphics do they feature?

A: The AMD Athlon Silver 10 features Radeon 610M graphics. The Intel Core i5-13400E features UHD Graphics 730.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different architectural lineages. The AMD Athlon Silver 10 uses Zen 2 architecture under the Mendocino codename, built on a 6 nm process by TSMC. The die size is 100 mm². The Intel Core i5-13400E uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-S codename, built on a 10 nm process by Intel. Its die size is 215 mm², more than double the AMD chip's die area.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD Athlon Silver 10 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 2 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-13400E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's L3 cache is ten times larger than the AMD part's total L3 capacity.

PCIe support also separates the two. The AMD Athlon Silver 10 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core i5-13400E provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This difference reflects their market segments: the AMD chip is a mobile processor, while the Intel chip is a desktop processor.

Memory architecture diverges as well. The AMD Athlon Silver 10 supports only LPDDR5 memory, while the Intel Core i5-13400E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip's memory bandwidth is listed at 88.0 GB/s. The Intel chip's memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. ECC memory support is exclusive to the Intel part.

Specification Differences

The AMD Athlon Silver 10 is a mobile processor with a 15 W TDP, while the Intel Core i5-13400E is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP. The Intel part consumes over four times the power envelope of the AMD part.

The AMD Athlon Silver 10 uses AMD Socket FT6, whereas the Intel Core i5-13400E uses Intel Socket 1700. These sockets are incompatible with each other.

Clock speeds differ only at the top end. Both processors have a 2.40 GHz base clock, but the Intel Core i5-13400E boosts to 4.60 GHz versus 3.50 GHz for the AMD Athlon Silver 10.

The process node and foundry differ: the AMD chip uses 6 nm TSMC fabrication, and the Intel chip uses 10 nm Intel fabrication. Die size is 100 mm² for the AMD part and 215 mm² for the Intel part.

Core and thread counts differ significantly: 2 cores and 2 threads for the AMD part versus 10 cores and 16 threads for the Intel part. L2 cache per core is 512 KB for AMD and 1.25 MB for Intel. L3 cache is 2 MB shared for AMD and 20 MB shared for Intel.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 610M for AMD versus UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. PCIe generation and lane count differ: Gen 3 with 4 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel.

Memory support differs: LPDDR5 only for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. ECC support is absent on AMD and present on Intel.

The release dates differ: the AMD Athlon Silver 10 was released on 2025-09-30, while the Intel Core i5-13400E was released on 2023-01-03. Part numbers are 100-000000776 for AMD and SRMG5 for Intel. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split between two very different usage scenarios. The Intel Core i5-13400E is the stronger processor for multi-threaded and single-threaded productivity workloads, backed by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950, Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9639, and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3240. Its 10 cores, 16 threads, larger L3 cache, and higher boost clock give it a structural advantage in compute-heavy tasks.

The AMD Athlon Silver 10 is the more efficient mobile option. Its 15 W TDP, LPDDR5 memory support, and 6 nm TSMC process make it suited for low-power portable systems. Its PassMark data compression score of 42492 is a notable highlight, and its average benchmark score of 6849 is actually 3.2% higher than the Intel part's 6638, driven by favorable comparisons against its nearest rivals.

Users who need sustained multi-core performance, desktop expansion via PCIe Gen 5, and ECC memory support should choose the Intel Core i5-13400E. Users who prioritize a compact mobile platform, lower power draw, and the specific strengths shown in data compression should consider the AMD Athlon Silver 10.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-13400E wins in multi-threaded rendering and compute. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950, Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9639, and Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2313 demonstrate heavy parallel workload capability. Single-thread performance also favors Intel, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 3240, Cinebench R20 single-core at 1360, and Cinebench R15 single-core at 326.

The Intel part also wins on platform features. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, includes ECC memory support, offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and provides 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Its desktop market segment and 65 W TDP indicate a system designed for sustained performance rather than battery conservation.

The AMD Athlon Silver 10 wins on efficiency and portability. Its 15 W TDP is a fraction of the Intel part's 65 W TDP, and its 6 nm process node represents newer fabrication technology from TSMC. The mobile market segment and AMD Socket FT6 point to thin-and-light laptop designs.

The AMD part shows specific benchmark strengths in data compression with a PassMark score of 42492. Its data encryption score of 2125, extended instructions score of 2747, and random string sorting score of 4736 round out a profile that punches above its core count in certain workloads.

The AMD Athlon Silver 10 also wins on average benchmark score at 6849 versus 6638 for the Intel Core i5-13400E. Its percentile ranking of 63 versus 62 for Intel reinforces this narrow overall advantage. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon W-2195 and Xeon Gold 6154, while the Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Intel Core i9-9940X, showing that both chips compete in unexpected company despite their different market segments.