Question Should I get the 13400F or the 7500F ?

[wellallnasib]

Hello, I am trying to decide between 13400F and 7500F for my new PC. They both have same platform cost with MSI B660m-A PRO and MSI B650m-A PRO with DDR5.
Things I mainly use my computer for is playing games, recording with OBS and editing and exporting with Davinci Resolve. Note that I am not one of those guys who buy a new chip for old motherboard, meaning the upgradability of AM+ does not come to my consideration.

Now I have seen benchmarks where 7500F wins in gaming but looses in productivity.
So my questions are.

1. What does this productivity mean ? Does it mean that those extra cores from intel reduce the render time significantly in software like Davinci Resolove ? or GPU is the only thing that matters when using hardware acceleration.

2. Is it safe to get a 13th gen CPU yet or they are still have stability issues ?

 

[Nine Layer Nige]

In the UK the 13th gen i5-13400F (10 cores, 16 thread) is £169 and the 12th gen i7-12700KF (12 cores, 20 threads) is £172 from Overclockers.
I just bought the 12th gen i7 over the 13th or 14th gen due to the bad press and impact on the resale value should I sell it second hand as any 13th,14th gen will have a question mark hovering over it if its been damaged by a previous owner. Hope that helps.

 

[wellallnasib]

In the UK the 13th gen i5-13400F (10 cores, 16 thread) is £169 and the 12th gen i7-12700KF (12 cores, 20 threads) is £172 from Overclockers.

In my country Intel or AMD does not directly sell products so price of previous gen products barely go down. I just google all online retailers for 12700K and it costs around $80 more and then I will be needing a Z board which is also expensive in my country even the bad ones. But reselling part is valuable information.

My question still remains: Does CPU matter when encoding video with Davinci Resolve, or is GPU the only thing that matters?

 

[Nortouen]

In my country Intel or AMD does not directly sell products so price of previous gen products barely go down. I just google all online retailers for 12700K and it costs around $80 more and then I will be needing a Z board which is also expensive in my country even the bad ones. But reselling part is valuable information.

My question still remains: Does CPU matter when encoding video with Davinci Resolve, or is GPU the only thing that matters?

Your CPU does matter when encoding with Davinci Resolve, but so too does the performance of your GPU. Davinci Resolve heavily leverages the video card. I've attached a link that should shed some light on your troubles.

Hardware Recommendations for DaVinci Resolve

I do not recommend anything above 12th generation Intel. It simply isn't worth the risk, as all 13th/14th generation CPUs are potentially faulty.

 

[logainofhades]

Just because it's a K sku doesn't mean it has to be in a Z series board. It will run in that B660 just fine. Z series are mainly for overclocking.

 

[geofelt]

The two processors are comparable.
Check out the passmark ratings:
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?id=5648&cpu=AMD+Ryzen+5+7500F

Intel Core i5-13400F Benchmark

I think though, for some $25 more, I would buy the non F suffix version of either.
Should you have graphics issues, integrated graphics can save you.
Plus, the Intel 13400 comes with quicksync:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Quick_Sync_Video

 

[TCA_ChinChin]

I agree that the i5-13400 would probably be the better option for you. The r5-7500(F) is honestly a lackluster chip compared to a lot of other AMD offerings.

 

[wellallnasib]

Thanks people for the suggestions, but I already got a 7600 OEM yesterday for $15 more than the 7500F boxed.
I did not want to risk it with 13th gen intel + I would have had hard time selling the chip during my next update.

 

[artk2219]

Thanks people for the suggestions, but I already got a 7600 OEM yesterday for $15 more than the 7500F boxed.
I did not want to risk it with 13th gen intel + I would have had hard time selling the chip during my next update.

You should be good for a while then, and you should have an upgrade path since AMD has stated that they intend to support AM5 until 2027 or so. LGA 1700 is likely already EOL, there was one more series being released for it that was all P-cores, Bartlett lake, and it's supposed to be released in Januray. We'll know more closer to then, but I wouldnt worry about it, you're good for now with that 7600.

 

[gpstrackershop1]

Hey there! Great question, and it’s clear you’ve done some solid research already. Both the 13400F and 7500F are solid CPUs, but since you’re balancing gaming and content creation, it makes sense to dig a bit deeper.

1. Understanding Productivity Performance:​

When you hear “productivity” in benchmarks, it typically refers to tasks like video rendering, encoding, and 3D rendering—basically anything that needs a lot of computing power. In your case, since you’re using DaVinci Resolve, the extra cores on the 13400F will make a difference in render times, especially for CPU-heavy tasks.
DaVinci Resolve does leverage GPU acceleration quite a bit, but that doesn’t mean the CPU isn’t important. For things like timeline playback, effects, and color grading, the GPU handles most of the work. However, when it comes to exporting your final video, having those additional CPU cores and threads (10 cores on the 13400F vs. 6 on the 7500F) will help speed things up—particularly when working with 4K or high-bitrate footage.

2. Stability of 13th Gen Intel CPUs:​

By now, Intel’s 13th Gen CPUs have been out long enough that most of the early stability issues have been resolved with BIOS updates. So, I’d say it’s safe to go with a 13th Gen chip as long as you’re running the latest BIOS on that B660m board. Also, 13th Gen is very mature on DDR4 and DDR5, so compatibility and stability shouldn’t be a problem at all.

Which One Should You Choose?​

If your main focus is gaming, and you occasionally dabble in editing, the 7500F’s single-core performance might give you a small bump in games, but it won’t be significant. However, since you’re recording with OBS and then editing in DaVinci Resolve, I’d lean towards the 13400F.
Here’s why:

1. The 13400F’s extra cores and threads (6 Performance cores and 4 Efficiency cores) will reduce render times in DaVinci, especially if you use effects or plugins that require more CPU power.
2. Those extra cores will also help OBS run smoother, reducing the chance of frame drops or encoding overload when you’re streaming or recording gameplay.
3. It’s a bit more “future-proof” (as much as I hate that word) for multitasking and handling more complex editing projects down the road.

Practical Tips:​

1. Hello, I am trying to decide between 13400F and 7500F for my new PC. They both have same platform cost with MSI B660m-A PRO and MSI B650m-A PRO with DDR5.
   Things I mainly use my computer for is playing games, recording with OBS and editing and exporting with Davinci Resolve. Note that I am not one of those guys who buy a new chip for old motherboard, meaning the upgradability of AM+ does not come to my consideration.
   
   Now I have seen benchmarks where 7500F wins in gaming but looses in productivity.
   So my questions are.
   
   1. What does this productivity mean ? Does it mean that those extra cores from intel reduce the render time significantly in software like Davinci Resolove ? or GPU is the only thing that matters when using hardware acceleration.
   
   2. Is it safe to get a 13th gen CPU yet or they are still have stability issues ?

   
   Check BIOS Compatibility: Make sure your B660m-A PRO is running a BIOS that supports the 13400F out of the box. If not, you might need to update it using a different CPU or request an updated BIOS chip from the vendor.
2. Optimize DaVinci Resolve Settings:
   • If you’re concerned about GPU vs. CPU load, go into Resolve’s preferences and enable “GPU Processing Mode”. Set it to CUDA/OpenCL (for NVIDIA or AMD cards) to ensure the GPU handles as much of the workload as possible.
3. OBS Settings:
   • When recording, try using the NVENC (for NVIDIA GPUs) or AMF (for AMD) encoders instead of CPU-based x264. This offloads the recording to the GPU, freeing up your CPU for other tasks.

Final Thoughts:​

Since the platform cost is the same and you’re not looking for upgradability, I’d say go with the 13400F. It’s the better all-rounder for your needs, and you won’t have to compromise on productivity tasks like video editing.
Hope this helps clear things up a bit more! Let us know what you end up deciding—always fun to hear how these builds turn out. 😊

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