Intel Core i5-13400 Processor
10 Cores | 16 Threads | Max. Boost Clock Up To 4.6 GHz | Intel LGA1700 Socket
Ten cores plus integrated graphics: the build-now, GPU-later champ. The Core i5-13400 has 10 cores (6 P-cores plus 4 E-cores), 16 threads, up to 4.6GHz and Intel UHD Graphics 730.
Use it as a fast office or editing workstation straight away, then add a graphics card when you're ready to game. Quick Sync speeds up video encoding in popular editors.
There's 20MB of Smart Cache, DDR4 or DDR5 support and a 65W base power. It's reliable, efficient and easy to cool.
Best for: Workstations, office and study PCs, and gaming builds that will add a GPU later.
Platform and compatibility
It uses the Intel LGA1700 socket and works with H610, B660, B760, H670, Z690, H770 or Z790 motherboards. LGA1700 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 boards, so you can build cheap now or go all-in on DDR5.
Key specifications
Brand: Intel
Series: Intel Core i5 (13th Gen)
Architecture: Raptor Lake (13th Gen)
Socket: Intel LGA1700
Cores: 10 (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores)
Threads: 16
Base clock: 2.5 GHz (P-core)
Max boost clock: up to 4.6 GHz
Cache: 20 MB Intel Smart Cache
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 730
Memory support: DDR5 up to 4800 MT/s, DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s
PCIe: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
Power: 65W base, 148W max turbo
Unlocked for overclocking: No
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the i5-13400 without a GPU?
Yes. UHD Graphics 730 handles displays, video and office work.
i5-13400 or i5-13400F?
Same performance. The non-F adds integrated graphics and Quick Sync.
What cooler should I use?
A decent tower air cooler keeps it cool and quiet.
Which motherboard is compatible?
Any LGA1700 board: H610, B660, B760, Z690 or Z790. 600-series boards may need a BIOS update for 13th and 14th Gen chips. Pick a DDR4 or a DDR5 board. They aren't interchangeable.
What RAM should I use?
Either DDR4 or DDR5, depending on the motherboard you pick. DDR5-6000 is the performance choice, while DDR4-3200 keeps budget builds cheap.
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