Celeron J3455E vs Core i5-13400F
Celeron J3455E
Core i5-13400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J3455E | 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 | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J3455E | 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron J3455E and Core i5-13400F
Celeron J3455E
The Celeron J3455E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 2,193 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.
Processing Power
The Celeron J3455E packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-13400F offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-13400F has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Celeron J3455E versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-13400F is built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron J3455E scores 2,193 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 167.8% lead for the Core i5-13400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 450 vs 2,407, a 137% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 850 vs 11,408 (172.3% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron J3455E vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F.
| Feature | Celeron J3455E | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 10 / 16+150% |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 4.6 GHz+100% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz+67% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 20 MB (total)+900% |
| L2 Cache | — | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | — | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 2,193 | 25,029+1041% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 16,211 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 450 | 2,407+435% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 850 | 11,408+1242% |
Memory & Platform
Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron J3455E 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 8 GB — 184% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron J3455E) vs 20 (Core i5-13400F) — the Core i5-13400F offers 14 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: N/A (SoC) (Celeron J3455E) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F).
| Feature | Celeron J3455E | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | — | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 192 GB+2300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 20+233% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron J3455E) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F). The Celeron J3455E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 500), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J3455E targets Low Power, Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Celeron J3455E rivals Pentium J4205; Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | Celeron J3455E | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 500 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Low Power | Gaming |
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