AMD Ryzen 7 5700 vs Intel Core i5-13400F Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Core i5-13400F present a clear generational and architectural split. Benchmark results show the Intel part winning 20 of 25 head-to-head tests, but the AMD processor secures decisive victories in specific workloads that reveal its underlying design strengths. The average benchmark scores are close—25,517 for the Ryzen 7 5700 versus 25,292 for the Core i5-13400F—yet the distribution of wins tells a more nuanced story.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-13400F dominates the synthetic and rendering suites. In Geekbench multicore, it scores 11,068 against the Ryzen 7 5700’s 9,959, a 10% advantage. The gap narrows in single-core Geekbench, where Intel leads 1,996 to 1,907, a 4.5% margin. Cinebench results follow a similar pattern: in Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel scores 22,604 versus 20,655, an 8.6% lead, and in single-core R23, Intel’s 3,191 beats the AMD’s 2,916 by the same 8.6% margin.

The 3DMark suite reinforces Intel’s edge in threaded workloads. At 16 threads, Intel scores 7,314 against 6,628, a 9.4% lead, and at max threads the delta is identical at 9.4% (7,307 vs. 6,617). Even at lower thread counts, Intel holds the advantage: 2-thread scores are 1,880 versus 1,762 (6.3% lead), and 4-thread scores are 3,459 versus 3,382 (2.2% lead). The 8-thread test is nearly a tie, with Intel ahead by just 0.1% (5,591 vs. 5,585).

PassMark’s general throughput tests also favor Intel. The multithread score is 25,032 versus 24,303, a 2.9% lead. In floating-point math, Intel is dramatically ahead: 60,539 versus 51,427, a 15.1% margin. The physics test shows Intel’s largest win at 31.5% (1,437 vs. 984), and the prime-number search test gives Intel a 30.1% lead (83 vs. 58). Single-thread PassMark scores favor Intel by 9.3% (3,634 vs. 3,296).

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700’s wins are concentrated in specific instruction and data-handling tasks. Its largest victory is in data encryption, scoring 20,096 against Intel’s 16,608—a 21% lead. Integer math also goes to AMD: 90,091 versus 79,942, a 12.7% advantage. Extended instructions favor AMD by 10.6% (21,945 vs. 19,847), and random string sorting goes to AMD by 3.3% (33,138 vs. 32,076). The narrowest AMD win is in data compression, at 1.7% (316,699 vs. 311,364).

These results indicate that Intel’s advantage is broad but not universal. The Ryzen 7 5700’s wins are not marginal; they are substantial in encryption and integer workloads, suggesting architectural efficiency in those specific operations.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has a marginally higher average benchmark score of 25,517, compared to the Intel Core i5-13400F’s 25,292, a difference of less than 1%.

Q: How large is Intel’s lead in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F scores 22,604 in Cinebench R23 multicore, which is 8.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5700’s 20,655.

Q: In which benchmark does AMD achieve its biggest win?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700’s largest margin is in PassMark data encryption, where it scores 20,096 versus Intel’s 16,608, a 21% advantage.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the entire head-to-head set?

A: The biggest delta is in PassMark physics, where the Intel Core i5-13400F scores 1,437 against AMD’s 984, a 31.5% lead for Intel.

Q: Are the two processors close in any benchmark?

A: The 3DMark 8-thread test is nearly identical, with Intel scoring 5,591 and AMD scoring 5,585, a difference of just 0.1%.

Q: How do the processors compare in single-threaded performance?

A: Intel leads in every single-thread test: 3DMark single-thread (960 vs. 901, 6.1%), Cinebench R23 single-core (3,191 vs. 2,916, 8.6%), Geekbench single-core (1,996 vs. 1,907, 4.5%), and PassMark single-thread (3,634 vs. 3,296, 9.3%).

Architecture Differences

The two CPUs are built on fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It consists of 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-S codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel. It has 10 cores and 16 threads, indicating a hybrid configuration of performance and efficiency cores.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. Intel’s design provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a larger 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The transistor count is disclosed only for AMD at 10,700 million, while Intel’s figure is not listed. Die sizes are 180 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel.

Memory support is another divergence. The Ryzen 7 5700 supports only DDR4 memory, while the Core i5-13400F supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s; Intel’s bandwidth figure is not provided. AMD also supports ECC memory, whereas Intel does not. PCIe capabilities differ: AMD provides Gen 3 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Neither processor includes integrated graphics.

Production status is Active for both, but release dates differ: the AMD chip was released on April 3, 2022, and the Intel chip on January 3, 2023. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part does not.

Specification Differences

The core count is the most obvious difference: AMD has 8 cores, Intel has 10 cores, though both present 16 threads. Base clocks diverge sharply—AMD runs at 3.70 GHz, Intel at 2.50 GHz—but both boost to 4.60 GHz. TDP is identical at 65 watts. Sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket AM4, Intel uses Socket 1700.

Cache capacities differ at every level. AMD’s per-core L1 is 64 KB versus Intel’s 80 KB; AMD’s per-core L2 is 512 KB versus Intel’s 1.25 MB; and AMD’s L3 is 16 MB versus Intel’s 20 MB shared. Process nodes are 7 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel, with respective die sizes of 180 mm² and 215 mm². Memory support is DDR4-only for AMD versus DDR4/DDR5 for Intel. AMD has a listed memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s; Intel has no listed bandwidth. ECC memory is supported by AMD only. PCIe generations differ: Gen 3 with 20 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Launch MSRP is $179 for AMD and $196 for Intel. The AMD part number is 100-000000743; Intel’s is SRMBGSRMBN. The AMD multiplier is unlocked; Intel’s is locked.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-13400F is the clear choice for multi-threaded rendering and general compute. It wins all Cinebench variants, all 3DMark threaded tests except the 8-thread near-tie, Geekbench multicore, PassMark multithread, floating-point math, physics, prime-number search, and all single-thread tests. Its 10-core design and larger 20 MB L3 cache deliver consistent advantages in rendering, simulation, and single-thread responsiveness. The 31.5% physics lead and 30.1% prime-number lead highlight its strength in algorithmic integer and floating-point workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 wins specifically in data-centric tasks. Its 21% lead in data encryption and 12.7% lead in integer math indicate a stronger execution engine for these operations. The 10.6% advantage in extended instructions and 3.3% lead in random string sorting further support this. Data compression is a narrow win at 1.7%. These results suggest the Zen 3 architecture handles certain cryptographic and integer-heavy code paths more efficiently, even with fewer cores.

For users prioritizing rendering times, physics simulations, or single-threaded application performance, the Intel part is superior across the board. For workloads involving encryption, integer math, or specific instruction extensions, the AMD processor offers a meaningful edge. The overall benchmark average favors AMD by a hair (25,517 vs. 25,292), but the distribution of wins—20 for Intel versus 5 for AMD—shows that Intel’s advantages apply to a wider range of standard productivity and creative tasks. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700’s niche strengths are real, but they are narrower in scope.