When discussing mid-range CPUs from last year, many people think of the i5-12500, i5-12400, and i5-12490. These models were very popular last year, but their performance was quite ordinary, mainly because they had 6 cores and 12 threads without efficiency cores. Their scores in the Master Lu benchmarking tool were generally around 530,000 points.
This year, the i5-13400 has been released, and it is significantly more powerful. It still has 6 performance cores, but now it also includes 4 efficiency cores, leading to a substantial boost in performance. Looking at the specifications, the i5-13400/13400F features 10 cores and 16 threads, including 6 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, with a maximum turbo frequency of 4.6GHz and a 20MB cache. The F version does not come with the integrated UHD Graphics 730.
Its score has reached over 620,000 points, which is a significant improvement over the previous generation and definitely worth considering. This time, let’s take a look at three computers that use the i5-13400F processor.
First up is the Wujie Star Crown V3, priced at 6299 yuan.
This computer features the i5-13400F processor, 16GB DDR4 memory, a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and an RTX3060 graphics card with 12GB of video memory. It uses a 6 heat pipe air cooling system, a 600W power supply, and a transparent side case, with a three-year warranty for the entire machine.
This product performs well for gaming, graphic design, and video editing, and the price is quite reasonable.
The second model is the Lenovo GeekPro 2023 designer computer, priced at 6499 yuan.
This computer model is the IdeaCentre GeekPro, equipped with the i5-13400F processor and an air cooler. It has 16GB DDR4 3200MHz memory, a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and an RTX 3060 graphics card with 12GB GDDR6 video memory.
Additionally, it features a 2.5Gbps network card and WiFi 6 wireless card. It has a 17L case, a 500W power supply, a three-year warranty, and three years of on-site service.
Lenovo’s price drop to match Wujie is quite sincere, but it lacks a transparent side case, which diminishes its cool factor.
Finally, we have the MSI Sea Hawk 3 mini host, priced at 7999 yuan.
This product also features the i5-13400F processor, 16GB DDR4 3200MHz memory, a 512GB M.2 SSD, and an RTX3060 graphics card with 8GB of video memory, which is slightly less than the 12GB version.
Its internal design separates the CPU, graphics card, and power supply into three chambers, improving heat dissipation and providing a clear temperature monitoring interface. It supports WiFi 6E and features a front USB-C port, with a case size of only 4.7L, which can be placed horizontally or vertically. Overall, it comes with a three-year warranty.
This model uses a non-public version case, which is more complex and belongs to the trendy gaming computer style, hence the price is about 1500 yuan higher.
In summary, the performance of the i5-13400 falls between the i5-12500 and the i7-12700, compensating for the lack of significant performance improvement in last year’s i5-12500 and delivering impressive performance. With the new i5, even if you bought an i5, there are no performance regrets. Interested friends can keep an eye on it.