Core i5-13400F vs Ryzen 5 5600X3D

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

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

Verdict: Core i5-13400F and Ryzen 5 5600X3D are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-13400F 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 5600X3D

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Why pick Core i5-13400F

4 more cores (10 vs 6)
40 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 105 W)
About ₹6,200 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 5 5600X3D

3D V-Cache for higher gaming frame rates

Specifications

	Core i5-13400F	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
Released	2023-01-03	2023-07-07
Price today (≈)	₹19,600	₹25,800

FAQ

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

Core i5-13400F and Ryzen 5 5600X3D are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-13400F 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 5600X3D?

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

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

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i5-13400F gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 5 5600X3D. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

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

No. Core i5-13400F 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.