Core i5-13400F vs Celeron 7305

Core i5-13400F

10 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

Celeron 7305

5 Cores5 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.1 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-13400F

10 / 16

25,029

+893.2%

2,520

0.0%

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. 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 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 Per Dollar Celeron 7305

#878

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1490%

#879

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1468%

#880

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1348%

#881

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1342%

#882

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1330%

#884

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1284%

#885

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1231%

#886

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1229%

#887

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1196%

#890

Celeron 7305

MSRP: $128|Avg: $107

100%

#891

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

100%

#892

Core i7-7820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#895

Pentium B940

MSRP: $134|Avg: $11

99%

#896

Core i5-8305G

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

#897

Celeron 6305

MSRP: $107|Avg: $80

99%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#904

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

95%

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 7305 in both compute-intensive tasks (163.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-13400F	Celeron 7305
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)	✅ More affordable ($107)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / 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	Core i5-13400F	Celeron 7305
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+490%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)	✅ More affordable ($107)

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.

Core i5-13400F Benchmark Check

Celeron 7305 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Celeron 7305

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.

Celeron 7305

The Celeron 7305 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 5 cores and 5 threads. Max frequency: 1.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 2,520 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Celeron 7305 offers 5 cores / 5 threads — the Core i5-13400F has 5 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 1.1 GHz on the Celeron 7305 — a 122.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F. The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Celeron 7305 uses Alder Lake-U (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Celeron 7305's 2,520 — a 163.4% lead for the Core i5-13400F. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,211 vs 1,422 (167.7% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 641, a 115.9% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,408 vs 1,598 (150.9% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 8 MB (total) on the Celeron 7305.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Celeron 7305
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+100%	5 / 5
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+318%	1.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	—
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+150%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Alder Lake-U (2022)
PassMark	25,029+893%	2,520
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211+1040%	1,422
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407+276%	641
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408+614%	1,598

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Celeron 7305 uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory speed. 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. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and Alder Lake-U (Celeron 7305).

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Celeron 7305
Socket	LGA1700	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+200%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Celeron 7305 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 12th Gen), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Celeron 7305 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; Celeron 7305 rivals Ryzen 3 7320U.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Celeron 7305
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics for 12th Gen
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Gaming	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Celeron 7305 debuted at $128. At current prices ($180 vs $107), the Celeron 7305 is $73 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 139.1 pts/$ vs 23.6 pts/$ for the Celeron 7305 — making the Core i5-13400F the 142.1% better value option.