The Core i5-13400 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-9300 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $30.64 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-13400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-9300
- Up to 19% cheaper – $134.22 vs $164.86
Core i5-13400 vs Core i3-9300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-13400
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
205
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, €
€164.86
81%
Value, €/FPS
€0.8/FPS
89%
Core i3-9300
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
188
92%
Min 1% FPS
124
92%
Price, €
€134.22
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.71/FPS
100%
Core i5-13400 vs Core i3-9300 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-13400 vs Core i3-9300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-13400 vs Core i3-9300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-13400
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
68%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-9300
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
8 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
93%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-13400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-9300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
| $221.00 | MSRP | $143.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 62 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
