Ryzen 7 5700X Vs Core i5-13400 [9 Games Tested 2023]

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 2023.

Key Takeaways

• The Ryzen 7 5700X is built on the Zen 3 architecture, while the Core i5-1300 implements the Raptor Lake architecture.
• In our gaming tests, the Ryzen 7 5700X demonstrated a marginal 2.5% performance advantage over the i5 13400 on average.
• During our gaming tests, the Ryzen 7 5700X exhibited a noticeable advantage, running approximately 5.3% cooler on average compared to the i5 13400.
• The power consumption gap between the Ryzen 7 5700X and the i5 13400 is minimal, amounting to approximately 1%.

Comparison Table

Architectural Differences

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Ryzen 7 5700X Vs Core i5-13400: Gaming Benchmarks

This section will compare the i5 13400 vs the Ryzen 7 5700X in gaming. These tests are done on a controlled test bench, having the following specifications:

• Motherboards: MSI MPG X570S Carbon MAX WiFi/ MSI MAG B760M Mortar Max WiFi
• Memory: 32 GB G.Skill Ripjaws Series DDR4-3600
• Graphics Card: Asus ROG Strix RTX 4090 OC Edition

Watch Dogs: Legion (1080p – Very High)

• Averages for the 5700X were 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 chip having the same 1% lows score.
• In this test, the Ryzen 7 5700X had a CPU temperature of around 57°C, while the i5 13400 clocked in a bit higher at 61°C.
• The i5 drew 67 W of power, whereas the Ryzen 7 drew about 69 W.

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.
• During testing, the Ryzen 7 5700X exhibited a CPU temperature of approximately 54°C in Hitman 3, whereas the i5 13400 ran slightly hotter at 57°C.
• During gameplay in Hitman 3, the i5 consumed 63 W of power, whereas the Ryzen 7 drew approximately 65 W.

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

• Looking at the results in this game, 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.
• In this game, the Ryzen 7 5700X had a CPU temperature of around 62°C, while the i5 13400 ran a bit hotter with a temperature of 64°C.
• While running this game, the i5 used 56 W of power, while the Ryzen 7 consumed around 54 W.

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.
• During gameplay, the Ryzen 7 5700X recorded a CPU temperature of approximately 61°C, whereas the i5 13400 ran a bit cooler with a temperature of 59°C.
• While playing MW II, the i5 utilized 52 W of power, while the Ryzen 7 drew approximately 54 W.

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.
• Benchmarking this game resulted in the Ryzen 7 5700X recording a CPU temperature of approximately 59°C, whereas the i5 13400, once again, ran a bit hotter with a temperature of 64°C.
• During the gameplay of Marvel’s Spider-Man, the i5 consumed 51 W of power, while the Ryzen 7 drew approximately 49 W.

Shadow Of The Tomb Raider (1080p – Highest)

• Being an older title, the Shadow of The Tomb Raider ran favorably on both the CPUs, with the i5 13400 getting slightly more FPS, 181, 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.
• Shadow of the Tomb Raider raised the CPU temperature on the Ryzen 7 5700X to about 56°C, whereas the i5 13400 had a temperature of about 58°C.
• While running this game, the i5 used 57 W of power, whereas the Ryzen 7 consumed around 53 W.

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Horizon Zero Dawn (1080p – Favor Quality)

• This game favored AMD, with a 19% lead over the i5. The Ryzen 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.
• While running Horizon Zero Dawn, the Ryzen 7 5700X experienced a CPU temperature of around 61°C, whereas the i5 13400 had a temperature of approximately 63°C.
• While playing Horizon Zero Dawn, the i5 utilized 54 W of power, while the Ryzen 7 drew approximately 56 W.

Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p – Medium)

• Cyberpunk 2077 showed the bottleneck of both the CPUs with the 4090, with the Ryzen having an average frame rate of 141 FPS and the i5 13400 having 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.
• During the Cyberpunk 2077 test, the Ryzen 7 5700X showed a CPU temperature of around 65°C, while the i5 13400 had a slightly lower temperature of about 64°C.
• Looking at the power draw while playing Cyberpunk 2077, the i5 consumed 59 W of power, whereas the Ryzen 7 drew approximately 57 W.

CS:GO (1080p – Medium)

• The R7 5700X scored an average frame rate of 386 FPS, whereas the i5 13400 reached about 333 FPS on average, about a 16% difference.
• The 1% lows reached about 243 FPS for the Ryzen processor, whereas the i5 struggled to keep 170 FPS.
• When playing CS: GO, the Ryzen 7 5700X had a CPU temperature of approximately 62°C, while the i5 13400 recorded a slightly lower temperature of around 64°C.
• When examining the power usage during gameplay of CS: GO, the i5 consumed 53 W of power, while the Ryzen 7 drew around 51 W.

Overall Gaming Performance

Frame Rates

This section will summarize all the statistics we found regarding FPS in the gaming benchmarks section.

• After tallying all the results for the gaming tests, the Ryzen 7 5700X was only about 2.5% faster than the i5 13400 on average.
• The 1% lows paint a similar picture, with the Ryzen getting 121 FPS on average over 10 games, whereas the i5 13400 scored about 117 FPS.

Given the difference between these two CPUs is well within the margin of error, it is safe to say that the results of these tests were functionally a tye.

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Temperature

In this section, we will discuss the average temperature both Ryzen 7 5700X vs Core i5-13400 CPUs had while playing the 10 games listed above:

• The i5 13400 came out to about 63.6°C on average throughout the testing, whereas the Ryzen 7 5700X stayed around 60.4°C.
• This difference comes out to about a 5.3% advantage to the Ryzen.

Overall the difference in thermal performance is not something to be worried about, as both CPUs are well within the safe zones of their temperature limits. However, the Ryzen has a significant amount of headroom that can go into overclocking when the CPU starts to show its age.

If you are especially worried about your cooling performance on a budget, look at our article on the best budget CPU coolers in 2023.

Power Draw

This section will be concerned with the average power draw of both the Ryzen 7 5700X vs Core i5-13400 in all the games we have taken into our testing.

• The i5 13400 consumed an average of 57.2 W during the gaming tests, whereas the Ryzen 7 5700X came to about 57.8 W.
• The difference between the power consumptions is about 1% and can be once again chalked up to the margin of error.

Pricing & Availability

• Firstly, both CPUs are readily available in both new and used conditions from various online and offline markets.
• Additionally, the i5 13400 can be picked for around $207, while the Ryzen 7 5700X goes around for $210.

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

The Ryzen 7 5700X seems a better option for gamers looking for an upgrade because of its value proposition. The performance of the two CPUs in gaming tasks was almost identical, so keeping all things the same, the deciding factor becomes price, which leads AMD to victory, at least in 1080p gaming.

Of course, your platform of choice also matters a lot; if you are coming from a platform compatible with the Intel chip and wish to buy the Ryzen 7 5700X, remember that the cost of a new motherboard might upset the value proposition that the Ryzen initially provided.

Both these CPUs provide a good user experience, so most people will be happy choosing any of them according to their work cases.

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