Core i5-13400F vs Celeron G3900E
Core i5-13400F
Celeron G3900E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3900E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+139%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
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 Core i5-13400F and Celeron G3900E
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 G3900E
The Celeron G3900E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,034 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Celeron G3900E 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 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G3900E — a 62.9% 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 G3900E uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Celeron G3900E's 2,034 — a 169.9% lead for the Core i5-13400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 699, a 110% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,408 vs 948 (169.3% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 2 MB on the Celeron G3900E.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16+400% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+92% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+900% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512 kB |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 25,029+1131% | 2,034 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,211 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,407+244% | 699 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,408+1103% | 948 |
Memory & Platform
Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F versus DDR4-2133 on the Celeron G3900E — the Core i5-13400F supports 22.2% 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 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 16 (Celeron G3900E) — 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 H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Celeron G3900E).
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25% | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs VT-x (Celeron G3900E). The Celeron G3900E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Celeron G3900E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; Celeron G3900E rivals Pentium G4400.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 510 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x |
| Target Use | Gaming | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Celeron G3900E debuted at $107. At current prices ($180 vs $35), the Celeron G3900E is $145 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 139.1 pts/$ vs 58.1 pts/$ for the Celeron G3900E — making the Core i5-13400F the 82.1% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $196 | $107-45% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | $35-81% |
| Performance per Dollar | 139.1+139% | 58.1 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2016 |
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