Core i5-13400F vs Celeron G6900E
Core i5-13400F
Celeron G6900E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Celeron G6900E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($53) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Celeron G6900E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+73%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($53) |
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 G6900E
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 G6900E
The Celeron G6900E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,272 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Celeron G6900E 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 3 GHz on the Celeron G6900E — a 42.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Celeron G6900E uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Celeron G6900E's 4,272 — a 141.7% lead for the Core i5-13400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,407 vs 1,563, a 42.5% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,408 vs 2,631 (125% advantage for the Core i5-13400F). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900E.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Celeron G6900E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16+400% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+53% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+400% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 25,029+486% | 4,272 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,211 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,407+54% | 1,563 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,408+334% | 2,631 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Core i5-13400F supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% 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 H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Celeron G6900E).
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Celeron G6900E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs VT-x (Celeron G6900E). The Celeron G6900E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 710), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Celeron G6900E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; Celeron G6900E rivals Pentium Gold G7400.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Celeron G6900E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 710 |
| 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 G6900E debuted at $53. At current prices ($180 vs $53), the Celeron G6900E is $127 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 139.1 pts/$ vs 80.6 pts/$ for the Celeron G6900E — making the Core i5-13400F the 53.2% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Celeron G6900E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $196 | $53-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | $53-71% |
| Performance per Dollar | 139.1+73% | 80.6 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2022 |
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