Core i7-13700K vs Celeron 220

Core i7-13700K

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

Celeron 220

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-13700K

16 / 24

45,784

+14207.5%

320

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 i7-13700K

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

105%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

104%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

103%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

103%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

103%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

103%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

103%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

103%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

103%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

102%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

102%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

101%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

100%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

100%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

100%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

100%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

99%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

99%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

99%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

98%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

98%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

98%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

98%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

98%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

97%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

97%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

97%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

97%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

96%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

96%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 220

#1131

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3850%

#1132

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3794%

#1133

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3483%

#1134

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3467%

#1135

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3435%

#1137

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3318%

#1138

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3181%

#1139

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3176%

#1140

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3091%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

100%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

100%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

99%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

98%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

98%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

97%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

97%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

96%

#1154

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1155

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

95%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

94%

#1158

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-13700K (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-13700K	Celeron 220
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)	✅ More affordable ($42)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Conroe (2006−2007) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron 220 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-13700K	Celeron 220
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1402%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)	✅ More affordable ($42)

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 i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Celeron 220 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Celeron 220

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K 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 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). 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: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

Celeron 220

The Celeron 220 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 19 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 320 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Celeron 220 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 15 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 1.2 GHz on the Celeron 220 — a 127.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Celeron 220 uses Conroe (2006−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Celeron 220's 320 — a 197.2% lead for the Core i7-13700K. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 0 kB on the Celeron 220.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Celeron 220
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+1500%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+350%	1.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+183%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB
Process	Intel 7 nm-89%	65 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Conroe (2006−2007)
PassMark	45,784+14207%	320
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Celeron 220 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700K versus DDR2-667 on the Celeron 220 — the Core i7-13700K supports 85.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-13700K supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-13700K) vs 1 (Celeron 220). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700K) vs 0 (Celeron 220) — the Core i7-13700K offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K) and 945G,G31,G41 (Celeron 220).

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Celeron 220
Socket	LGA1700	BGA479
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+355%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600+150%	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+4700%	4 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	20	0

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-13700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: true (Core i7-13700K) vs No (Celeron 220). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Celeron 220 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 220 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Celeron 220 rivals Athlon 64 3100+.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Celeron 220
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	No
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the Celeron 220 debuted at $42. At current prices ($400 vs $42), the Celeron 220 is $358 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 114.5 pts/$ vs 7.6 pts/$ for the Celeron 220 — making the Core i7-13700K the 175% better value option.