The Intel Core i5-13400F is a mid-range 13th generation processor built for gaming and everyday computing where you already have a dedicated graphics card. This chip offers excellent value for budget-conscious PC builders who want strong multi-threaded performance without paying for integrated graphics they won't use. Inside you get 10 cores and 16 threads split between 6 performance cores running up to 4.6GHz and 4 efficiency cores that handle background tasks. The 20MB cache helps keep frequently used data close to the cores, and the 65W base power keeps heat manageable. Because this is an F-series chip it has no integrated graphics, so you must pair it with a separate graphics card to get a display output. This processor uses the LGA1700 socket and works with Intel 600-series and 700-series motherboards including B660, H670, Z690, B760, and Z790 chipsets. A stock cooler comes in the box so you can start building right away without buying separate cooling, though enthusiasts may choose an aftermarket cooler for quieter operation or overclocking headroom. The retail box package includes the processor, cooler, and Intel's standard warranty. Processor Processor manufacturer Intel Processor family Intel® Core™ i5 Processor generation 13th gen Intel® Core™ i5 Processor model i5-13400F Processor cores 10 Processor socket LGA 1700 Box Yes Cooler included Yes Processor threads 16 Processor operating modes 64-bit Performance cores 6 Efficient cores 4 Processor boost frequency 4.6 GHz Performance-core boost frequency 4.6 GHz Performance-core base frequency 2.5 GHz Efficient-core boost frequency 3.3 GHz Efficient-core base frequency 1.8 GHz Processor cache 20 MB Processor cache type Smart Cache Maximum turbo power 148 W Processor base power 65 W Maximum number of DMI lanes 8 Processor codename Raptor Lake Processor ARK ID 230501 Memory Maximum internal memory supported by processor 192 GB Memory types supported by processor DDR4-SDRAM, DDR5-SDRAM Memory channels Dual-channel Non-ECC Yes Memory bandwidth (max) 76.8 GB/s Graphics Discrete graphics card No On-board graphics card No On-board graphics card model Not available Discrete graphics card model Not available Features Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes Idle States Yes Execute Disable Bit Yes Market segment Desktop Use conditions PC/Client/Tablet Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 20 PCI Express slots version 4.0, 5.0 PCI Express configurations 1x16+1x4, 2x8+1x4 Supported instruction sets AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision 4.0 CPU configuration (max) 1 Embedded options available No Scalability 1S Harmonized System (HS) code 8542310001 Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 5A992C Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) 740.17B1 Processor special features Intel® Speed Shift Technology Yes Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Yes Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) Yes Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) Yes Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator (Intel® GNA) 3.0 Yes Intel® Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) Yes Intel® Thread Director Yes Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM) Yes Intel® Boot Guard Yes Intel® OS Guard Yes Intel® Secure Key Yes Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) Yes Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) Yes Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) Yes Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 No Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes Intel 64 Yes Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes General Product series i5 Product family Core Operational conditions Tjunction 100 °C Technical details Launch date Q1'23 Weight & dimensions Processor package size 45 x 37.5 mm Other features L2 cache 9728 KB Maximum internal memory 192 GB