Core i5-13400F vs Celeron N2808
Core i5-13400F
Celeron N2808
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2808
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Celeron N2808 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13400F | Celeron N2808 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 N2808
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 N2808
The Celeron N2808 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.58 GHz, with boost up to 2.25 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 615 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Celeron N2808 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 2.25 GHz on the Celeron N2808 — a 68.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.58 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Celeron N2808 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Celeron N2808's 615 — a 190.4% lead for the Core i5-13400F. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 0 kB on the Celeron N2808.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Celeron N2808 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 16+400% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+104% | 2.25 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+58% | 1.58 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 25,029+3970% | 615 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,211 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,407 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,408 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Celeron N2808 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F versus DDR3L-1333 on the Celeron N2808 — 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 4 GB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-13400F) vs 1 (Celeron N2808). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 4 (Celeron N2808) — the Core i5-13400F offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Celeron N2808 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+67% | DDR3L-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+4700% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+400% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs VT-x (Celeron N2808). The Celeron N2808 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Core i5-13400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming, Celeron N2808 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | Core i5-13400F | Celeron N2808 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x |
| Target Use | Gaming | Mobile |
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