Intel Core i5-13400 vs Intel Core i9-13900

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-13400 and Intel Core i9-13900 CPUs. The Intel Core i5-13400 is 93% slower and 225% cheaper than Intel Core i9-13900.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-13400
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PRICE£173.49£563.99
CPU MARK2372545679
VALUE13781
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP154W65W
EFFICIENCY154703
CORES6 x 2.50 GHz8 x 2.00 GHz
TURBO4.60 GHz5.60 GHz
THREADS35394310
DATEQ3/2022Q1/2023

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-13400

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
25293
£149.99
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-13900

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£529.98

Is Intel Core i5-13400 better than Intel Core i9-13900?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-13400 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-13900 by 41%.


The Intel Core i5-13400 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 154 watts and a CPUMark score of 23725. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 154. The Intel Core i9-13900 efficiency score is 703. So, the Intel Core i9-13900 leads by 356%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.