Intel Core i5-13400 vs Intel Core i5-13400E

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Intel Core i5-13400 or Intel Core i5-13400 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-13400 features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-13400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i5-13400E features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i5-13400E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Core i 13000
13 Generation 13
Intel Core i5-13400 Name Intel Core i5-13400E
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-13400 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i5-13400E has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.4 GHz.
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.5 GHz
4.6 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.6 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
6x Raptor Cove Cores A 6x Raptor Cove
10 CPU Cores 10
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.3 GHz
2.5 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.4 GHz
4x Gracemont Cores B 4x Gracemont
16 Threads 16
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-13400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13400 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-13400E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-13400E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
1.55 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.55 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
192 Shaders 192
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
12 Generation 12
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
154 W TDP (PL2) None
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-13400 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-13400E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
221 $ Release price --
9.5 MB L2-Cache 9.5 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
20.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Alder Lake S Refresh Architecture Alder Lake S Refresh