Celeron J4105 vs Core i5-13400F
Celeron J4105
Core i5-13400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Celeron J4105 is positioned at rank #900 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron J4105
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J4105 | 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 (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J4105 | 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 J4105 and Core i5-13400F
Celeron J4105
The Celeron J4105 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,820 points. Launch price was $107.
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 J4105 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 2.5 GHz on the Celeron J4105 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F — a 59.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Celeron J4105 uses the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-13400F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J4105 scores 2,820 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 159.5% lead for the Core i5-13400F. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron J4105 vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F.
| Feature | Celeron J4105 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 10 / 16+150% |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 4.6 GHz+84% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz+67% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 20 MB (total)+400% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+220% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Goldmont Plus (2017) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 2,820 | 25,029+788% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 16,211 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,407 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,408 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J4105 uses the FCBGA1090 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 2400 on the Celeron J4105 versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F — the Celeron J4105 supports 199.2% 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 — 184% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron J4105) vs 20 (Core i5-13400F) — the Core i5-13400F offers 14 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: BGA1090 (Celeron J4105) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F).
| Feature | Celeron J4105 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400+47900% | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 192 GB+2516582300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 20+233% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron J4105) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F). The Celeron J4105 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Celeron J4105 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1305G; Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | Celeron J4105 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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