Core i5-13400F vs Celeron E3500

Core i5-13400F

10 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

Celeron E3500

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-13400F

10 / 16

25,029

+1840.2%

1,290

0.0%

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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 E3500

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14979%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

14154%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10277%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3096%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2452%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2145%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1229%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1213%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1104%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1104%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1092%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1062%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1047%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1043%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1034%

#393

Core i3-9300T

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

#778

Celeron E3500

MSRP: $62|Avg: $10

100%

#779

Pentium G2030

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

100%

#780

Athlon II X2 260

MSRP: $60|Avg: $12

100%

#781

Athlon II X3 445

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

100%

#783

Core i5-2310

MSRP: $177|Avg: $12

99%

#784

Core i5-5675C

MSRP: $276|Avg: $66

99%

#785

Core i5-2380P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $25

99%

#786

Core i5-4690

MSRP: $272|Avg: $120

99%

#787

FX-6120

MSRP: $188|Avg: $54

98%

#788

Core i7-6700TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $175

98%

#789

Athlon II X4 620

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

98%

#791

Core i7-3820

MSRP: $286|Avg: $30

97%

#792

Athlon II X3 425

MSRP: $79|Avg: $5

97%

#793

Athlon II X2 255

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

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 E3500
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron E3500 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-13400F	Celeron E3500
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+8%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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 E3500 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Celeron E3500

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 E3500

The Celeron E3500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,290 points. Launch price was $62.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Celeron E3500 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 2.7 GHz on the Celeron E3500 — a 52.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Celeron E3500 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Celeron E3500's 1,290 — a 180.4% lead for the Core i5-13400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 347, a 149.6% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,408 vs 624 (179.3% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 0 kB on the Celeron E3500.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Celeron E3500
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+400%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+70%	2.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.7 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (total)
Process	Intel 7 nm-84%	45 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Wolfdale (2008−2010)
PassMark	25,029+1840%	1,290
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407+594%	347
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408+1728%	624

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Celeron E3500 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F versus DDR3-1066 on the Celeron E3500 — the Core i5-13400F supports 50% 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: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 0 (Celeron E3500) — the Core i5-13400F offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and G31,G41,P45 (Celeron E3500).

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Celeron E3500
Socket	LGA1700	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+355%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+67%	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+2300%	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	20	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs VT-x (Celeron E3500). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Celeron E3500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; Celeron E3500 rivals Pentium E5200.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Celeron E3500
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x
Target Use	Gaming	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Celeron E3500 debuted at $62. At current prices ($180 vs $10), the Celeron E3500 is $170 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 139.1 pts/$ vs 129.0 pts/$ for the Celeron E3500 — making the Core i5-13400F the 7.5% better value option.