Celeron G470 vs Core i7-13700K

Celeron G470

1 Cores2 Thrd35 WW2013

Core i7-13700K

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron G470

1 / 2

1,225

0.0%

45,784

+3637.5%

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 G470 is positioned at rank #542 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 G470

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

8906%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

8415%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6110%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1841%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1458%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1276%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

731%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

721%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

657%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

656%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

649%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

632%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

623%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

620%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

615%

#377

Core i3-9100HL

MSRP: $225|Avg: $100

99%

#378

Core i9-12900TE

MSRP: $494|Avg: $664

98%

#542

Celeron G470

MSRP: $35|Avg: $10

100%

#543

Pentium G3220

MSRP: $54|Avg: $15

100%

#545

Athlon 5370

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

99%

#548

Core i3-6100

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

98%

#549

Core i3-6300T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $15

97%

#550

Core i3-6098P

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

97%

#551

Core i7-7800X

MSRP: $383|Avg: $254

97%

#552

Core i3-7101TE

MSRP: $117|Avg: $60

97%

#555

FX-8320E

MSRP: $147|Avg: $60

96%

#556

Pentium G3260

MSRP: $64|Avg: $21

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 G470	Core i7-13700K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron G470 (2013) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron G470	Core i7-13700K
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+7%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ 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 G470 Benchmark Check

Core i7-13700K Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G470 and Core i7-13700K

Celeron G470

The Celeron G470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,225 points. Launch price was $69.

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 G470 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i7-13700K offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 15 more cores. The Core i7-13700K is built on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G470 scores 1,225 against the Core i7-13700K's 45,784 — a 189.6% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 300 vs 2,846, a 161.9% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G470 vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K.

Feature	Celeron G470	Core i7-13700K
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	16 / 24+1500%
Boost Clock	—	5.4 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.4 GHz+70%
L3 Cache	1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache	30 MB (total)+1900%
L2 Cache	—	2 MB (per core)
Process	32 nm	Intel 7 nm-78%
Architecture	—	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
PassMark	1,225	45,784+3637%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	31,000
Geekbench 6 Single	300	2,846+849%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	18,980

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G470 uses the LGA1155 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 DDR3-1066 on the Celeron G470 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 G470) vs 20 (Core i7-13700K) — the Core i7-13700K offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G470) and Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K).

Feature	Celeron G470	Core i7-13700K
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	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 (Celeron G470) vs true (Core i7-13700K). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G470) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G470 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G470 rivals Pentium G630; Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.

Feature	Celeron G470	Core i7-13700K
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)	Intel UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	true
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

The Celeron G470 launched at $35 MSRP, while the Core i7-13700K debuted at $409. At current prices ($10 vs $400), the Celeron G470 is $390 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G470 delivers 122.5 pts/$ vs 114.5 pts/$ for the Core i7-13700K — making the Celeron G470 the 6.8% better value option.