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At HI Digital I test and write about different hardware configurations to show other PC users what they can expect from their build. My end goal is to educate the masses to make the right decision when they are looking for new PC parts to buy

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Pros & Cons

Comparison Table

Architectural Difference

• Architecture: The Ryzen 7 5700X is built on the Zen 3 architecture, while the Core i5-1300 implements the Raptor Lake architecture.
• Process Node: Firstly, the Core i5 13400 employs a cutting-edge 10nm process, whereas the Ryzen 7 5700 utilizes an advanced 7nm process for efficient performance.
• Frequency: The Core i5 13400 offers a balanced performance with a Base Clock of 2.5 GHz and a Boost Clock of up to 4.6 GHz. In contrast, the Ryzen 7 5700X boasts higher clock speeds, featuring a Base Clock of 3.4 GHz and a Boost Clock of up to 4.8 GHz.
• TDP: Furthermore, the Core i5 13400 operates within a 65W TDP, matching the power efficiency of the Ryzen 7 5700X, which also supports a 65W TDP for optimal thermal management.

After our previous analysis, where the Core i9-13900K outperformed the Core i9-12900K, we now shift our focus to a different matchup: the Ryzen 7 5700X vs Core i5-13400. Let’s dive into the performance comparison between Intel and AMD to determine the winner in this battle for 2024.

Gaming Benchmarks

In this section, we’ll thoroughly compare the gaming performance of the Ryzen 7 5700X vs Core i5-13400. We will figure out which GPU delivers better performance and is more efficient.

Test Bench

• OS: Windows 10 Pro
• GPU: Asus ROG Strix RTX 4090 OC Edition
• Motherboards: Gigabyte X570 Aorus Pro Wifi, ASUS TUF Gaming B760M-BTF
• Memory: Patriot Viper LED DDR4-3600 16GB RAM
• SSD: Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 1TB NVMe SSD
• Cooler: Noctua NH-L9x65 chromax.black CPU Air Cooler

Watch Dogs: Legion (1080p – Very High)

• In my first gameplay of Watch Dogs: Legion at 1080p, the average for the 5700X was around 119 FPS, whereas the i5-13400 managed to pull 121 FPS. The difference between these two was less than 2%.
• The 1% lows on the Ryzen system came out to about 90 FPS, with the Intel CPU having the same 1% low score.

Hitman 3 (1080p – Ultra)

• In Hitman 3, the Ryzen 7 5700X had an average framerate of about 162 FPS, whereas the 13400 managed a frame rate of 163 FPS. 
• Intel scored a bit worse on the 1% lows, 97 FPS, compared to the Ryzen 7’s 100 FPS.

A Plague Tale: Requiem (1080p – Ultra Quality)

• In my A Plague Tale: Requiem session, the Ryzen 7 5700X had an average framerate of about 107 FPS, and the i5 13400 managed a frame rate of about 105 FPS. 
• This time, Intel scored a bit better on the 1% lows, 92 FPS, compared to the Ryzen 7’s 89 FPS.

COD: Modern Warfare II (1080p – Basic)

• Modern Warfare had the Ryzen 7 5700X output an average framerate of about 251 FPS, and the Intel i5 13400 managed to get only 192 FPS. This turned into a 30% win for AMD. 
• Intel once again messed up the 1% lows, 127 FPS compared to the Ryzen 7’s 189 FPS.

Spider-Man Remastered (1080p-High, RT High, TAA)

• Marvel’s Spider-Man finally gave the i5 13400 a win, with an average of 94 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 5700X could only score 83 FPS. This is about a 13.5% advantage for Intel.
• The i5 had better 1% lows, 80 FPS, compared to the Ryzen 7’s 72 FPS.

Shadow Of The Tomb Raider (1080p – Highest)

• During Shadow Of The Tomb Raider, the i5 13400 got slightly 181 FPS, compared to the Ryzen’s 179. Again, an unnoticeable difference.
• The i5 once again had slightly better 1% lows, 141 FPS, compared to the Ryzen 7’s 136 FPS.

Horizon Zero Dawn (1080p – Favor Quality)

• In Horizon Zero Dawn, I saw a 19% lead made by the Ryzen 7 5700X over the i5-13400. The Ryzen 7 5700X scored 202 FPS, whereas the i5-13400 reached about 172 FPS.
• Looking at the 1% lows, we saw that the i5 scored 124 FPS, whereas the R7 scored 141 FPS.

Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p – Medium)

• While playing Cyberpunk 2077, the Ryzen provided an average frame rate of 141 FPS, whereas the i5-13400 had an average of 150 FPS. The difference between these frame rates was about 6%.
• The 1% lows of the i5 were slightly better than the Ryzen 5. about 136 FPS vs 127 FPS.

CS:GO (1080p – Medium)

• In my last CS: GO session, the R7 5700X scored an average frame rate of 386 FPS, whereas the i5 13400 reached 333 FPS on average, a 16% performance difference.
• The 1% lows reached about 243 FPS for the Ryzen 7 5700X, whereas the i5-13400 struggled to keep 170 FPS.

Overall Gaming Analysis

Performance

From my analysis of gaming performance, the Ryzen 7 5700X showed a 7.9% enhanced performance than the Core i5-13400. The Ryzen 7 5700X achieved an impressive average of 181.11 FPS, surpassing the Core i5-13400’s average of 167.9 FPS.

In terms of low 1% gaming performance, the Ryzen 7 5700X Super outperformed the Core i5-13400 by approximately 3.4%. The Ryzen 7 5700X Super delivered a smoother experience with an average frame rate of 121.0 FPS compared to the Core i5-13400’s 117.0 FPS.

Temperature

During my tests of gaming temperature, the Core i5-13400 maintained an average temperature of around 63.6°C, while the Ryzen 7 5700X maintained approximately 60.4°C. This indicates a 5.3% thermal efficiency edge for the Ryzen 7 5700X over the Core i5-13400.

Winner: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

Power Draw

During gaming tests, the Core i5-13400 used approximately 57.2 watts, while the Ryzen 7 5700X consumed around 57.8 watts. The variation in power consumption is less than 1%, which is likely within the margin of error.

Winner: Intel Core i5-13400

Pricing & Availability

As per the current market dynamics, the Ryzen 7 5700X costs about 16% less than the Core i5-13400. Regarding availability, both CPUs are readily available in both new and used conditions from various online and offline markets.

Core i5-13400 Vs Ryzen 7 5700X: Which One Should You Go For?

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X: The Ryzen 7 5700X seems a better option for gamers looking for an upgrade because of its value proposition. Furthermore, its present cost falls below that of the Core i5-13400, clearly positioning it as the superior option.

Intel Core i5-13400: The advantages of the Core i5-13400 include its integrated graphics, greater number of cores, support for DDR5 along with DDR4 memory, and its avant-grade LGA1700 socket.

Summing up the comparison of the Ryzen 7 5700X Vs Core i5-13400, the Ryzen 7 5700X’s performance and efficiency justifies the investment in this CPU. Your preferences may also play a role in determining the CPU that best suits you.

Ali

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Laiba, our tech guru at HI Digital, simplifies and crafts How-To Guides with a Google IT Support Certificate. Beyond tech, she captures the city’s aesthetics through her lens. Join her journey where tech meets creativity!

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