AMD Ryzen 5 7500F vs Intel Core i5-13400 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data reveals a clear overall winner in terms of raw score count, but the individual tests tell a more nuanced story. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F claims victory in 20 of the 25 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i5-13400 takes 5. The most dramatic win for the AMD processor comes in the Cinebench R23 single-core test, where it scores 3218 against Intel's 1786, a massive 44.5% advantage. This is the largest delta recorded in the entire comparison. The Cinebench R23 multi-core test also heavily favors AMD, with a score of 22799 versus 15953, a 30% lead. These results indicate the Zen 4 architecture delivers substantially higher per-thread performance in rendering workloads that rely on a single core.

The Intel processor's biggest win is in the PassMark floating point math test, where it scores 58786 against AMD's 47176, a 24.6% advantage. This is the only test where Intel leads by more than 15%. Intel also wins the 3DMark 16-thread test with 7315 versus 6376, a 14.7% lead, and the 3DMark max-threads test with 7310 versus 6379, a 14.6% lead. The 3DMark 8-thread test goes to Intel with 5592 against 5372, a 4.1% margin, and the Cinebench R15 multi-core test goes to Intel with 2358 versus 2298, a 2.6% edge. These wins suggest that when the workload can utilize many threads simultaneously, the Intel part's additional cores provide a measurable benefit.

The AMD processor's wins are not just numerous, they are often decisive. In the PassMark find prime numbers test, AMD scores 199 against Intel's 74, a 62.8% advantage, the largest of any test in either direction. The PassMark physics test shows AMD at 1788 versus Intel's 1244, a 30.4% lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core favors AMD by 11%, with a score of 9575 against 8526. The single-core Cinebench R15 test shows a 20.7% gap, with AMD at 324 and Intel at 257. PassMark extended instructions go to AMD by 15.9%, with scores of 22776 and 19161 respectively. The Geekbench single-core test shows AMD at 2374 versus Intel's 2112, an 11% difference, and the Cinebench R20 single-core test shows the same 11% margin in AMD's favor, 1351 to 1203.

Some tests are extremely close. The 3DMark 2-thread test goes to AMD by just 1%, with scores of 1902 and 1883. The Geekbench multi-core test is nearly a tie, with AMD at 12362 and Intel at 12289, a 0.6% difference. PassMark data compression is also close, with AMD at 305925 and Intel at 301481, a 1.5% edge. PassMark integer math shows AMD at 79108 versus 77721, a 1.8% margin. The overall average benchmark score reflects this split: AMD's average is 24964, while Intel's is 24280. Both processors sit in the 76th and 77th percentiles of all CPUs, respectively. The nearest rival data shows the AMD processor is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, while the Intel processor is 0.3% behind the Intel Core i7-1360P.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-13400 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400 includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F does not include any integrated graphics.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-13400 does not.

Q: What is the difference in single-core performance between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F leads in every single-core test. The largest gap is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where AMD scores 3218 versus Intel's 1786, a 44.5% advantage. In Geekbench single-core, AMD leads with 2374 against 2112, an 11% difference.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core i5-13400 offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: How do the processors compare in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The results are mixed. The Intel Core i5-13400 wins the 3DMark 16-thread test with 7315 versus 6376, a 14.7% lead, and the 3DMark max-threads test with 7310 against 6379, a 14.6% lead. However, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with 22799 versus 15953, a 30% advantage, and PassMark multi-thread with 26825 versus 23719, an 11.6% lead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures. The Intel Core i5-13400 uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-S die, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F uses Zen 4, codenamed Raphael, fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process. This process difference is significant: the AMD chip packs 6,570 million transistors into a 71 mm² die, while the Intel chip has a 215 mm² die size with no transistor count recorded in the database. The smaller, denser process node gives AMD an advantage in power efficiency per unit of area, though the Intel die is considerably larger.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Intel processor has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads. This means Intel relies on a hybrid core layout that includes both performance and efficiency cores, a design that allows it to offer more threads than AMD despite having a similar TDP. The AMD processor compensates for fewer cores with higher clock speeds: its base clock is 3.70 GHz and boost clock is 5.00 GHz, compared to Intel's 2.50 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. AMD's larger shared L3 cache likely contributes to its strong performance in workloads that benefit from larger data sets residing closer to the cores. The memory support also diverges: Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports only DDR5. AMD's memory bandwidth is recorded at 83.2 GB/s, while Intel's is not listed in the database.

The platforms differ as well. Intel uses Socket 1700, while AMD uses Socket AM5. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, making it overclockable, while the Intel processor does not. The AMD processor also supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the Intel part. Both processors are marked as Active production status and target the Desktop market segment.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several clear points of divergence. The Intel Core i5-13400 has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has 6 cores and 12 threads. The base clocks are 2.50 GHz for Intel and 3.70 GHz for AMD. The boost clocks are 4.60 GHz for Intel and 5.00 GHz for AMD. Both have a TDP of 65, but they use different sockets: Intel Socket 1700 versus AMD Socket AM5.

The process nodes differ, with Intel on 10 nm and AMD on 5 nm. The AMD processor has a transistor count of 6,570 million and a die size of 71 mm², while the Intel die is 215 mm² with no transistor count recorded. Cache sizes differ across all levels: Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3, while AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3.

Memory support is another differentiator. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports only DDR5. AMD's memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s, Intel's is not recorded in the database. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, Intel does not. PCIe support differs in both generation and lane count: Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), AMD offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor includes integrated graphics, the UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD processor has none. The Intel multiplier is locked, the AMD multiplier is unlocked.

The release dates are also different: Intel launched on January 3, 2023, while AMD launched on July 21, 2023. The part numbers are recorded as SRMBFSRMBP for Intel and 100-000000597 for AMD. The launch MSRP for the Intel Core i5-13400 is $221, and for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F it is $179.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F in overall benchmark performance. It wins 20 of 25 head-to-head tests, has a higher average benchmark score of 24964 against Intel's 24280, and sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs compared to Intel's 76th. The AMD processor's single-core dominance is striking, with a 44.5% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and an 11% lead in Geekbench single-core. For users prioritizing raw single-threaded responsiveness, the recorded data points directly to the AMD part.

However, the Intel Core i5-13400 should not be dismissed. It wins the floating point math test by 24.6%, and it leads in the 3DMark 16-thread and max-thread tests by roughly 14.7% and 14.6%, respectively. These results indicate that in certain multi-threaded workloads, particularly those that scale with core count, the Intel processor can outperform the AMD chip despite its lower clock speeds. The Intel part also includes integrated graphics, which the AMD part lacks, an important consideration for systems without a discrete GPU.

The architectural trade-offs are clear. The AMD processor uses a smaller, denser process node with fewer, faster cores and a larger L3 cache. The Intel processor uses a larger die with more cores and threads, a smaller L3 cache, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD processor supports ECC memory and has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. The Intel processor does not. The AMD processor also offers more PCIe lanes with 24 lanes versus Intel's 16.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is the preferred choice for workloads dominated by single-thread performance. It wins every single-core test recorded, with margins ranging from 1.5% in 3DMark single-thread to 44.5% in Cinebench R23 single-core. This makes it well suited for applications that rely heavily on per-core speed, such as many gaming scenarios and lightly threaded productivity tasks. The AMD processor also wins in physics calculations, prime number finding, extended instruction sets, and random string sorting, indicating strength in diverse computational tasks.

The Intel Core i5-13400 is the better option for workloads that leverage many threads simultaneously. It wins the 3DMark 16-thread test by 14.7% and the max-thread test by 14.6%, showing that its 10 cores and 16 threads can outperform AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads in heavily threaded scenarios. The floating point math win by 24.6% further suggests that Intel has an edge in mathematical workloads that are not limited by cache or single-core speed. The Intel part also wins the Cinebench R15 multi-core test, albeit by a smaller 2.6% margin.

For users comparing the two, the choice hinges on the specific workload mix. The AMD processor's higher boost clock, larger L3 cache, and single-core dominance make it the stronger all-around performer according to the aggregate data. The Intel processor's extra cores and threads, plus its integrated graphics, give it advantages in specific multi-threaded and GPU-less scenarios. The recorded benchmarks show a clear split: AMD leads in most tests, but Intel wins where thread count matters most.