Core i5-13600K vs Celeron G5925

Core i5-13600K

14 Cores20 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2022

Celeron G5925

2 Cores2 Thrd58 WW2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-13600K

14 / 20

37,655

+1241.0%

2,808

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

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 i5-13600K

#120

Ryzen 5 5600XT

MSRP: $192|Avg: $180

105%

#121

Core i5-13600

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

105%

#122

Core i3-13100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $119

104%

#123

Ryzen 5 5600G

MSRP: $259|Avg: $160

104%

#124

Core Ultra 9 285K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

104%

#125

Core i5-13400E

MSRP: $221|Avg: $221

103%

#126

Ryzen 7 8700F

MSRP: $270|Avg: $257

103%

#127

Core i9-14900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $480

103%

#128

Core i7-12700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $285

102%

#129

Core i9-13900KF

MSRP: $599|Avg: $480

102%

#130

Core i7-12700

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

102%

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

102%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

101%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

100%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

100%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

100%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

100%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

100%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

100%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

99%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

99%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

99%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

98%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

97%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

97%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

97%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

97%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

96%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

96%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

96%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5925

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

123%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

123%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

121%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

118%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

116%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

116%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

115%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

112%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

110%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

109%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

108%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

107%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

103%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

101%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

100%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

100%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

98%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

98%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

97%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

97%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

95%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

95%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

94%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

93%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

93%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

93%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

90%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

88%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

87%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

87%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-13600K delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron G5925 in both compute-intensive tasks (172.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-13600K	Celeron G5925
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($319)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Celeron G5925 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 (vs $319), it costs 95% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 59% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-13600K.

Insight	Core i5-13600K	Celeron G5925
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+59%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($319)	✅ More affordable ($15)

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 i5-13600K Benchmark Check

Celeron G5925 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600K and Celeron G5925

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 G5925

The Celeron G5925 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.6 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: 2,808 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13600K packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Celeron G5925 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 G5925's 2,808 — a 172.2% lead for the Core i5-13600K. L3 cache: 24 MB on the Core i5-13600K vs 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G5925.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Celeron G5925
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+600%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz	—
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+3%
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+1241%	2,808
Geekbench 6 Single	—	756
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,248

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13600K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Celeron G5925 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 G5925 — 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 G5925) — 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 G5925).

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Celeron G5925
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

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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 G5925). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i5-13600K) and UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G5925) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600K targets Desktop, Celeron G5925 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5925 rivals Pentium Gold G6405.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Celeron G5925
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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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13600K launched at $329 MSRP, while the Celeron G5925 debuted at $62. At current prices ($319 vs $15), the Celeron G5925 is $304 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13600K delivers 118.0 pts/$ vs 187.2 pts/$ for the Celeron G5925 — making the Celeron G5925 the 45.3% better value option.