Core i3-13100 vs Ryzen 5 7400

Intel Core i3-13100 ≈ ₹11,500 today · 2023 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 5 7400 ≈ ₹21,200 today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: Core i3-13100 and Ryzen 5 7400 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i3-13100 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Core i3-13100 Ryzen 5 7400

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Why pick Core i3-13100

About ₹9,700 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 5 7400

2 more cores (6 vs 4)

Specifications

	Core i3-13100	Ryzen 5 7400
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Zen 4
Code name	Raptor Lake (Alder Lake die)	Raphael
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 5 nm
Cores	4	6
P-cores + E-cores	4P	6P
Threads	8	12
Boost clock	4.5 GHz	4.3 GHz
Base clock	3.4 GHz	3.3 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB	6 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	16 MB
TDP (rated)	60 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Wraith Stealth
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 730	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	2023-01-03	2025-09-16
Price today (≈)	₹11,500	₹21,200

FAQ

Is Core i3-13100 better than Ryzen 5 7400?

Core i3-13100 and Ryzen 5 7400 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i3-13100 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i3-13100 or Ryzen 5 7400?

Core i3-13100 is rated at 60 W versus 65 W for Ryzen 5 7400.

Which is better value, Core i3-13100 or Ryzen 5 7400?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i3-13100 gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 5 7400. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i3-13100 and Ryzen 5 7400 use the same motherboard?

No. Core i3-13100 uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 7400 uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.