Celeron 2970M vs Core i5-13400F
Celeron 2970M
Core i5-13400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 2970M is positioned at rank #591 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 2970M
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 2970M | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 2970M | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 2970M and Core i5-13400F
Celeron 2970M
The Celeron 2970M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,501 points. Launch price was $75.
Core i5-13400F
The Core i5-13400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 25,029 points. Launch price was $196.
Processing Power
The Celeron 2970M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i5-13400F offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13400F has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 2970M versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F — a 70.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Celeron 2970M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-13400F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 2970M scores 1,501 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 177.4% lead for the Core i5-13400F. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 2970M vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F.
| Feature | Celeron 2970M | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 10 / 16+400% |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 4.6 GHz+109% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 20 MB (total)+900% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 22 nm | Intel 7 nm-68% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 1,501 | 25,029+1567% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 16,211 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,407 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,408 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 2970M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-13400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the Celeron 2970M versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F — the Core i5-13400F supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-13400F 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 2970M) vs 20 (Core i5-13400F) — the Core i5-13400F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM87,HM86 (Celeron 2970M) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F).
| Feature | Celeron 2970M | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA946 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+67% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 192 GB+500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron 2970M) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F). The Celeron 2970M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 2970M targets Budget, Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Celeron 2970M rivals Pentium 2020M; Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | Celeron 2970M | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | Gaming |
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