Core i5-13600K vs Celeron G5905
Core i5-13600K
Celeron G5905
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13600K
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13600K | Celeron G5905 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($319) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13600K | Celeron G5905 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($319) | ✅ 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 i5-13600K and Celeron G5905
Core i5-13600K
The Core i5-13600K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 37,655 points. Launch price was $319.
Celeron G5905
The Celeron G5905 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,760 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13600K packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Celeron G5905 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core i5-13600K has 12 more cores. The Core i5-13600K is built on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-13600K scores 37,655 against the Celeron G5905's 2,760 — a 172.7% lead for the Core i5-13600K. L3 cache: 24 MB on the Core i5-13600K vs 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G5905.
| Feature | Core i5-13600K | Celeron G5905 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20+600% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB+500% | 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) | — |
| PassMark | 37,655+1264% | 2,760 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 724 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,242 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13600K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Celeron G5905 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i5-13600K versus DDR4-2666 on the Celeron G5905 — the Core i5-13600K supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-13600K 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. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13600K) vs 16 (Celeron G5905) — the Core i5-13600K offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel 600 series,Intel 700 series (Core i5-13600K) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Celeron G5905).
| Feature | Core i5-13600K | Celeron G5905 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i5-13600K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13600K) vs VT-x (Celeron G5905). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i5-13600K) and UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G5905) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600K targets Desktop, Celeron G5905 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5905 rivals Pentium Gold G6405.
| Feature | Core i5-13600K | Celeron G5905 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x |
| Target Use | Desktop | Budget |
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