i3-10305 vs i5-13400

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13400
2023
10 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.63
+150%
Core i3-10305
2021
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
5.85

Core i5-13400 outperforms Core i3-10305 by a whopping 150% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13400 and Core i3-10305 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4871116
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation46.80no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency21.198.47
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-S (2023−2024)Comet Lake-R (2021)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$221no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-13400 and Core i3-10305 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores10 (Deca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rateno data8 GT/s
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm14 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-13400 and Core i3-10305 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13400 and Core i3-10305. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0--
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-13400 and Core i3-10305 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-13400 and Core i3-10305 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-13400 and Core i3-10305. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size192 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s41.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 730Intel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHz1.15 GHz
Execution Units24no data
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-13400 and Core i3-10305 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported43

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-13400 and Core i3-10305 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-13400 and Core i3-10305 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13400 and Core i3-10305.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-13400 14.63
+150%
i3-10305 5.85

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-13400 23241
+150%
i3-10305 9291

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.63 5.85
Integrated graphics card 4.16 3.09
Recency 4 January 2023 16 March 2021
Physical cores 10 4
Threads 16 8

i5-13400 has a 150.1% higher aggregate performance score, 34.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, and 150% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Core i5-13400 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-10305 in performance tests.


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