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Core i5-8400 vs Core i7-13700KF

Core i5-8400 vs Core i7-13700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-8400

2.8 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-8400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.0 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for $130.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1800 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700KF

3.4 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i7-13700KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) - Unlocked

Buy for $317.99 on Amazon

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Updated 1799 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-8400

2.8 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-8400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.0 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for $130.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1800 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700KF

3.4 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i7-13700KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) - Unlocked

Buy for $317.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1799 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-13700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-8400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-8400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-13700KF is 1818 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-8400.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-8400

  • Up to 59% cheaper than Core i7-13700KF - $130.73 vs $317.99
  • Up to 47% better value when playing World of Warcraft than Core i7-13700KF - $0.72 vs $1.37 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-13700KF - 65 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i7-13700KF

  • Performs up to 28% better in World of Warcraft than Core i5-8400 - 232 vs 181 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8400 - 24 vs 6 threads
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World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo
Core i5-8400

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

181

78%

Value, $/FPS

$0.72/FPS

100%

Price, $

$130.73

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-8400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.0 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for $130.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1800 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-13700KF Logo
Core i7-13700KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

232

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.37/FPS

52%

Price, $

$317.99

41%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) - Unlocked

Buy for $317.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1799 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo
Core i5-8400

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Intel Core i7-13700KF Logo
Core i7-13700KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo
Core i5-8400

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1353

46%

Multi-Core

4748

26%

Intel Core i7-13700KF Logo
Core i7-13700KF

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2887

100%

Multi-Core

17606

100%

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo

Intel Core i5-8400

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Intel Core i7-13700KF Logo

Intel Core i7-13700KF

Oct 5th, 2017Release Date
Sep 27th, 2022
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
16
6Threads
24
2.8 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
4.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.4 GHz
65 W
TDP125 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
28.0xMultiplier
34.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i5-8400 or Core i7-13700KF

World of Warcraft, 1920 x 1080, Maximum

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