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Intel Core i5-13400F
A 10-core Raptor Lake value chip that remains a common budget gaming recommendation.
- LGA1700
- 10
- 16
- 4.6 GHz
- 65 W
PCPR score
6.5
Fair
Best price we’ve seen
$196MSRP
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The short version
The Core i5-13400F has 10 cores (6 P plus 4 E) and 16 threads, a 4.6 GHz maximum turbo and a 65 W base rating with 148 W maximum on LGA1700. It is locked and has no integrated graphics. Gamers Nexus reviewed it as a strong value part at launch. Intel's own ordering information was reported to list the boxed version as retired, so availability is increasingly by stock leftovers or the 14400F.
Pros
- 10 cores and 16 threads in a 65 W part
- DDR4 or DDR5 board support
- Easy to cool
Cons
- No integrated graphics
- Locked multiplier
- Boxed version reported retired
- End-of-line socket
Best for
- Budget gaming builds
- Cheap LGA1700 upgrades
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Full specifications
Core
- Socket
- LGA1700
- Series
- 13th Gen Core
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake
- Cores
- 10
- Performance cores
- 6
- Efficiency cores
- 4
- Threads
- 16
Performance
- Base clock
- 2.5 GHz
- Max boost
- 4.6 GHz
- L3 cache
- 20 MB
- 3D V-Cache
- No
- Single-thread index
- 74
- Multi-thread index
- 32
Power
- TDP
- 65 W
- Max power (PPT / PL2)
- 148 W
Features
- Integrated graphics
- No
- Unlocked multiplier
- No
- Process
- Intel 7
Memory
- Memory support
- DDR5, DDR4
- Rated memory speed
- 4,800 MT/s
- Max memory
- 192 GB
Expansion
- PCIe version
- 5.0
- PCIe lanes
- 20
Compatibility notes
- Socket LGA1700 works with 600- and 700-series boards; boards come in DDR4 or DDR5 versions, so choose the memory type before buying. Older 600-series boards may need a BIOS update.
- No integrated graphics.
- Intel's ordering page reportedly lists the boxed SKU as retired; confirm stock before buying.
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Video reviews
Positive · Review
Intel i5-13400F CPU Review & Benchmarks vs. AMD R7 5700X, 7600, & More
Gamers Nexus
Gamers Nexus' review against the Ryzen 7 5700X, 7600 and others.
Positive · Review
The New Intel Core I5 13400F - A "Budget" PC Gamer's Perspective
RandomGaminginHD
RandomGaminginHD looks at the chip from a budget PC gamer's perspective.
Overview · Comparison
Intel i5 13400f vs 14400f vs Ultra 225fvs Ryzen 5 7500F / Test in 8Games / 1080p / RTX 4090
Hardware for Gamers
Compares the 13400F, 14400F, Ultra 5 225F and Ryzen 5 7500F in eight games.
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What reviewers and owners say
PC Gamer
PositivePC Gamer calls it the top budget gaming CPU, praising ten cores, high clocks, and near-flagship gaming frames, while noting higher power draw than its 12th-gen predecessor and weaker content-creation value versus AMD.
Review
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Common questions
Which motherboards work with the Core i5-13400F?
It uses socket LGA1700, which fits 600- and 700-series chipset boards. Older 600-series boards may need a BIOS update.
Does the Core i5-13400F have integrated graphics?
No. The F suffix means the integrated GPU is disabled, so a discrete graphics card is required.
Is the 13400F the same as the 14400F?
They share the 6 P plus 4 E layout and 65 W base power, but the 14400F is a later refresh with a 4.7 GHz maximum turbo versus 4.6 GHz.
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