Celeron 6305 vs Core i5-13400F

Celeron 6305

2 Cores2 Thrd2.5 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2020

Core i5-13400F

10 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 6305

2 / 2

2,077

0.0%

25,029

+1105.1%

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 6305 is positioned at rank #897 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 6305

#885

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1512%

#886

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1489%

#887

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1367%

#888

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1361%

#889

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1349%

#891

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1302%

#892

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1249%

#893

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1247%

#894

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1213%

#897

Celeron 6305

MSRP: $107|Avg: $80

100%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

97%

#904

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

97%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

107%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

107%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

106%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

106%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

105%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

105%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

104%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

104%

#74

Ryzen 5 5500GT

MSRP: $125|Avg: $130

104%

#75

Ryzen 7 1700

MSRP: $140|Avg: $185

76%

#75

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

MSRP: $309|Avg: $140

104%

#76

Ryzen 7 7700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

103%

#77

Ryzen 9 5900XT

MSRP: $349|Avg: $311

102%

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

101%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

101%

#80

Ryzen 7 7700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $246

101%

#81

Core i5-13400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $180

100%

#82

Core i3-12100T

MSRP: $125|Avg: $90

100%

#83

Core i7-11700F

MSRP: $298|Avg: $150

100%

#84

Core i3-10105F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $65

99%

#85

Core i5-9400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

98%

#86

Core i7-12700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

98%

#87

Core i5-12490F

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#88

Ryzen 5 5600GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $150

97%

#89

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

97%

#90

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

97%

#91

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

96%

#92

Ryzen 5 8600G

MSRP: $229|Avg: $190

96%

#93

Core i7-13700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

94%

#94

Ryzen 7 9700X

MSRP: $359|Avg: $285

94%

#95

Ryzen 9 7900

MSRP: $429|Avg: $370

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-13400F delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 6305 in both compute-intensive tasks (169.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron 6305	Core i5-13400F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Core i5-13400F leads not only in performance but also in value. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.

Insight	Celeron 6305	Core i5-13400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+436%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

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 6305 Benchmark Check

Core i5-13400F Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

No prediction data available

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

League of Legends

League of Legends

No prediction data available

Valorant

Valorant

No prediction data available

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 6305 and Core i5-13400F

Celeron 6305

The Celeron 6305 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 2.5 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,077 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

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Processing Power

The Celeron 6305 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 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 6305 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F — a 87.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F. The Celeron 6305 uses the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Core i5-13400F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 6305 scores 2,077 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 169.3% lead for the Core i5-13400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 744 vs 2,407, a 105.6% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,236 vs 11,408 (160.9% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron 6305 vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F.

Feature	Celeron 6305	Core i5-13400F
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	10 / 16+400%
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	4.6 GHz+156%
Base Clock	—	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB	20 MB (total)+400%
L2 Cache	2.5 MB+100%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark	2,077	25,029+1105%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	16,211
Geekbench 6 Single	744	2,407+224%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,236	11,408+823%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 6305 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-13400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Celeron 6305 versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F — the Core i5-13400F supports 22.2% 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 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron 6305) vs 20 (Core i5-13400F) — the Core i5-13400F offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Tiger Lake-U (Celeron 6305) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F).

Feature	Celeron 6305	Core i5-13400F
Socket	FCBGA1449	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	192 GB+200%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	20+400%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Celeron 6305 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 11th Gen), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 6305 targets Budget, Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Celeron 6305 rivals Pentium Gold 7505; Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.

Feature	Celeron 6305	Core i5-13400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics for 11th Gen	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Budget	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Celeron 6305 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Core i5-13400F debuted at $196. At current prices ($80 vs $180), the Celeron 6305 is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 6305 delivers 26.0 pts/$ vs 139.1 pts/$ for the Core i5-13400F — making the Core i5-13400F the 137.1% better value option.