Core i7-13700K vs Celeron J3455E
Core i7-13700K
Celeron J3455E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700K
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-13700K | Celeron J3455E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-13700K | Celeron J3455E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ 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 i7-13700K and Celeron J3455E
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 J3455E
The Celeron J3455E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 2,193 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Celeron J3455E offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 2.3 GHz on the Celeron J3455E — a 80.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core i7-13700K is built on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Celeron J3455E's 2,193 — a 181.7% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,846 vs 450, a 145.4% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,980 vs 850 (182.9% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 2 MB on the Celeron J3455E.
| Feature | Core i7-13700K | Celeron J3455E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24+300% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+135% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+127% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+1400% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) | — |
| PassMark | 45,784+1988% | 2,193 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 31,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,846+532% | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,980+2133% | 850 |
Memory & Platform
Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700K versus DDR4-2400 on the Celeron J3455E — the Core i7-13700K supports 22.2% 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 8 GB — 184% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700K) vs 6 (Celeron J3455E) — the Core i7-13700K offers 14 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 N/A (SoC) (Celeron J3455E).
| Feature | Core i7-13700K | Celeron J3455E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600+25% | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+2300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+233% | 6 |
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 VT-x (Celeron J3455E). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-13700K) and HD Graphics 500 (Celeron J3455E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J3455E targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Celeron J3455E rivals Pentium J4205.
| Feature | Core i7-13700K | Celeron J3455E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | HD Graphics 500 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Low Power |
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