Core i5-13400F vs Ryzen 5 5500

≈30% higher est. score

Intel Core i5-13400F ≈ ₹19,600 today · 2023 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 ≈ ₹10,000 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-13400F scores about 30% higher than Ryzen 5 5500 in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 5500 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Core i5-13400F Ryzen 5 5500

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core i5-13400F

30% higher estimated gaming score
4 more cores (10 vs 6)

Why pick Ryzen 5 5500

About ₹9,600 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen 5 5500
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Zen 3
Code name	Raptor Lake (Alder Lake die)	Cezanne
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 7 nm
Cores	10	6
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 4E	6P
Threads	16	12
Boost clock	4.6 GHz	4.2 GHz
Base clock	2.5 GHz	3.6 GHz
L2 cache	9.5 MB	3 MB
L3 cache	20 MB	16 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 3.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Wraith Stealth
Released	2023-01-03	2022-04-04
Price today (≈)	₹19,600	₹10,000

FAQ

Is Core i5-13400F better than Ryzen 5 5500?

Core i5-13400F scores about 30% higher than Ryzen 5 5500 in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 5500 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i5-13400F or Ryzen 5 5500?

Both are rated at 65 W.

Which is better value, Core i5-13400F or Ryzen 5 5500?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 5 5500 gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i5-13400F. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i5-13400F and Ryzen 5 5500 use the same motherboard?

No. Core i5-13400F uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 5500 uses AM4 with DDR4 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.