Celeron 1005M vs Core i7-13700K

Celeron 1005M

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2013

Core i7-13700K

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 1005M

2 / 2

1,116

0.0%

Pentium D 830

Pentium T2370

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

45,784

+4002.5%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Celeron 1005M is positioned at rank #1018 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1005M

#1006

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2260%

#1007

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2227%

#1008

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2045%

#1009

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2035%

#1010

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2017%

#1012

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1948%

#1013

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1867%

#1014

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1864%

#1015

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1814%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

100%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

98%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

98%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

97%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

96%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

95%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

94%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700K

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

105%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

104%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

103%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

103%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

103%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

103%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

103%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

103%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

103%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

102%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

102%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

101%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

100%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

100%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

100%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

100%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

99%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

99%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

99%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

98%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

98%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

98%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

98%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

98%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

97%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

97%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

97%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

97%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

96%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

96%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-13700K (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 1005M	Core i7-13700K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($86)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron 1005M (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 1005M	Core i7-13700K
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+782%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($86)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Celeron 1005M Benchmark Check

Core i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 1005M and Core i7-13700K

Celeron 1005M

The Celeron 1005M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,116 points. Launch price was $86.

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

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Processing Power

The Celeron 1005M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i7-13700K offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 1005M versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K — a 95.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Celeron 1005M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-13700K uses Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1005M scores 1,116 against the Core i7-13700K's 45,784 — a 190.5% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 656 vs 31,000 (191.7% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 350 vs 2,846, a 156.2% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 607 vs 18,980 (187.6% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 1005M vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K.

Feature	Celeron 1005M	Core i7-13700K
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	16 / 24+700%
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz	5.4 GHz+184%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	3.4 GHz+79%
L3 Cache	2 MB	30 MB (total)+1400%
L2 Cache	512 kB	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	22 nm	Intel 7 nm-68%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
PassMark	1,116	45,784+4003%
Cinebench R23 Multi	656	31,000+4626%
Geekbench 6 Single	350	2,846+713%
Geekbench 6 Multi	607	18,980+3027%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 1005M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-13700K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Celeron 1005M versus DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700K — the Core i7-13700K supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-13700K supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron 1005M) vs 20 (Core i7-13700K) — the Core i7-13700K offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM76,HM77 (Celeron 1005M) and Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K).

Feature	Celeron 1005M	Core i7-13700K
Socket	PGA988	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR5-5600+67%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	192 GB+500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	20+25%

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-13700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 1005M) vs true (Core i7-13700K). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1005M) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.