The Core i7-13700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-9400F, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's £294.41 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-13700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 6 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-9400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i5-9400F
- Up to 75% cheaper – £96.66 vs £391.07
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-13700K vs Core i5-9400F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-13700K
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
218
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, £
£391.07
24%
Value, £/FPS
£1.79/FPS
28%
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
186
85%
Min 1% FPS
123
86%
Price, £
£96.66
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.51/FPS
100%
Core i7-13700K vs Core i5-9400F 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 i7-13700K vs Core i5-9400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-13700K vs Core i5-9400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-13700K
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
9 MB
30%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
76%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
48%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-13700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| $409.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 6 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
5.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
