
Celeron T3300 vs Core i5-13400F

Celeron T3300

Core i5-13400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 T3300 is positioned at rank #1038 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 T3300
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron T3300 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron T3300 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+108%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ 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 T3300 and Core i5-13400F

Celeron T3300
The Celeron T3300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 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 Core i5-13400F is built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron T3300 scores 1,005 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 184.6% lead for the Core i5-13400F. L3 cache: 1 MB on the Celeron T3300 vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F.
| Feature | Celeron T3300 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 10 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | — | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB | 20 MB (total)+1900% |
| L2 Cache | — | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | Intel 7 nm-84% |
| Architecture | — | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 1,005 | 25,029+2390% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 16,211 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,407 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,408 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron T3300 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-13400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron T3300 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Celeron T3300) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | Celeron T3300 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Celeron T3300 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Core i5-13400F debuted at $196. At current prices ($15 vs $180), the Celeron T3300 is $165 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron T3300 delivers 67.0 pts/$ vs 139.1 pts/$ for the Core i5-13400F — making the Core i5-13400F the 69.9% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron T3300 | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-56% | $196 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-92% | $180 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.0 | 139.1+108% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2023 |
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