Core i5-13400 vs Ryzen 5 5600X3D

Intel Core i5-13400 ≈ ₹29,400 today · 2023 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D ≈ ₹25,800 today · 2023 Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-13400 and Ryzen 5 5600X3D are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Performance (estimate)

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Core i5-13400 Ryzen 5 5600X3D

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Why pick Core i5-13400

4 more cores (10 vs 6)
Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card
40 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 105 W)

Why pick Ryzen 5 5600X3D

3D V-Cache for higher gaming frame rates
About ₹3,600 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i5-13400	Ryzen 5 5600X3D
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Zen 3
Code name	Raptor Lake (Alder Lake die)	Vermeer
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 7 nm
Cores	10	6
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 4E	6P
Threads	16	12
Boost clock	4.6 GHz	4.4 GHz
Base clock	2.5 GHz	3.3 GHz
L2 cache	9.5 MB	3 MB
L3 cache	20 MB	96 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	105 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 4.0
Overclocking	Locked	Locked (Curve Optimizer only)
Cooler in the box	—	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 730	—
Released	2023-01-03	2023-07-07
Price today (≈)	₹29,400	₹25,800

FAQ

Is Core i5-13400 better than Ryzen 5 5600X3D?

Core i5-13400 and Ryzen 5 5600X3D are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i5-13400 or Ryzen 5 5600X3D?

Core i5-13400 is rated at 65 W versus 105 W for Ryzen 5 5600X3D.

Which is better value, Core i5-13400 or Ryzen 5 5600X3D?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.

Do Core i5-13400 and Ryzen 5 5600X3D use the same motherboard?

No. Core i5-13400 uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 5600X3D uses AM4 with DDR4 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.