Intel Core i5-13400

Brand
Intel
Model
Intel Core i5-13400
$188–$207estimated range · from catalog price Sep 1, 2026

Intel Core i5-13400 is a 13th‑gen (Raptor Lake) 10‑core LGA1700 CPU for mainstream builds with 2.5/4.6 GHz clocks, DDR4/DDR5 support, and integrated graphics.

Compute rankTop 47% of CPUs
TierMainstream?GixCore tierWhat a part was built to do — not what it costs.EntryBudgetMainstreamHigh endEnthusiastFlagship A part can be cheap because it is an ageing flagship, or because it is a current entry-level model. The tier tells you which.
Released2023
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Cores10
Threads16
SocketFCLGA1700
MemoryDDR4 / DDR5
Base clock2.50 GHz
Boost clock4.60 GHz
TDP65 W
Cache20 MB
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Product overview

Launched in Q1 2023, the Core i5-13400 is part of Intel’s 13th‑gen (Raptor Lake) desktop family for LGA1700. It targets the mainstream slot: a sensible mix of cores and clocks without K‑series pricing or power draw.

With 10 cores (6P+4E) and 16 threads, 2.5 GHz base and up to 4.6 GHz boost, it drops into 600‑ and 700‑series boards and works with DDR4‑3200 or DDR5‑4800. Integrated Intel UHD graphics cover basic display needs if you start without a discrete GPU. The multiplier is locked, favoring drop‑in simplicity over overclocking. Best for 1080p gaming, streaming, and office/productivity in budget builds. It is not marked discontinued on Intel ARK as of July 2026. Unique note: a stock Intel Laminar cooler is included.

Best for
  • 1080p gaming
  • streaming
  • office/productivity
  • budget builds
Official product specifications

Specifications

At a glance iEach dot represents a catalog model. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog models
Cores10
Higher than 80% of CPUs
Threads16
Higher than 76% of CPUs
Boost clock4.6 GHZ
Higher than 47% of CPUs
RAM speed4800 MT/s
Higher than 84% of CPUs
Cores
10
Threads
16
Socket
FCLGA1700
Memory
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Base clock
2.5 GHZ
Boost clock
4.6 GHZ
TDP
65 W
Cache
20 MB
Generation
13
Bus Speed
8 GT/s
Max Memory Size
128 GB
ECC Support
No
Hyper Threading
Yes
Turbo Boost
3.0
Chipset
600, 700 Series
Ram Speed
4800 MT/s
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