Core i5-13400F vs Celeron B840

Core i5-13400F

10 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

Celeron B840

2 Cores2 Thrd0 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-13400F

10 / 16

25,029

+2250.1%

1,065

0.0%

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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 B840

#1016

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2370%

#1017

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2335%

#1018

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2144%

#1019

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2134%

#1020

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2115%

#1022

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2042%

#1023

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1958%

#1024

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1955%

#1025

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1902%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

100%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

99%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

97%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

96%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

94%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

93%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

93%

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 i5-13400F (2023) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-13400F	Celeron B840
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron B840 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-13400F	Celeron B840
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+96%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)	✅ More affordable ($15)

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 B840 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Celeron B840

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 B840

The Celeron B840 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,065 points. Launch price was $86.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Celeron B840 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core i5-13400F has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 1.9 GHz on the Celeron B840 — a 83.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Celeron B840 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Celeron B840's 1,065 — a 183.7% lead for the Core i5-13400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 450, a 137% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,408 vs 790 (174.1% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B840.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Celeron B840
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+400%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+142%	1.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+32%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+900%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-78%	32 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	25,029+2250%	1,065
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407+435%	450
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408+1344%	790

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Celeron B840 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F versus 1333 on the Celeron B840 — the Celeron B840 supports 198.5% 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 16 — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 16 (Celeron B840) — the Core i5-13400F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and HM65,HM67,QM67 (Celeron B840).

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Celeron B840
Socket	LGA1700	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+150%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	1333+26560%
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+1258291100%	16
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	20+25%	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs true (Celeron B840). The Celeron B840 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Celeron B840 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; Celeron B840 rivals Pentium B940.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Celeron B840
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	true
Target Use	Gaming	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Celeron B840 debuted at $86. At current prices ($180 vs $15), the Celeron B840 is $165 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 139.1 pts/$ vs 71.0 pts/$ for the Celeron B840 — making the Core i5-13400F the 64.8% better value option.