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Processor

Intel Core i5-13400F vs Intel Core i5-12400F

Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.

Verdict

Intel Core i5-13400F is 11% faster on the performance index.

The gap is noticeable but not decisive.

Intel Core i5-13400F leads on 4 parameters, Intel Core i5-12400F on 0.

Specification source: A — Intel; B — Intel. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    112
    100

  • Cores and threads

    10/16
    6/12

  • Power efficiency

    65 W
    65 W

  • Platform freshness

    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5
    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5

  • L3 cache

    20 MB
    18 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i5-13400FIntel Core i5-12400F

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i5-13400FSide BIntel Core i5-12400F
Performance index112better100
Cores / threads10/16better6/12
Base clock2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock4.6 GHzbetter4.4 GHz
L3 cache20 MBbetter18 MB
Power draw (TDP)65 W65 W
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4 / DDR5
Integrated graphicsNoNo
Process nodeIntel 7Intel 7
ReleasedQ1 2023Q1 2022

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