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Core i7-13700K vs Celeron G540

Core i7-13700K vs Celeron G540: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 266.09 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 258 minutes ago

vs

Intel Celeron G540

2.5 GHz | 2-core

Intel Celeron G540 Logo
Intel Celeron G540 CPU Used 2-Core 2-Thread Desktop Processor 2.5 GHz 2M 65W LGA1155

Buy for 13.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 257 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700K

3.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 266.09 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 258 minutes ago

vs

Intel Celeron G540

2.5 GHz | 2-core

Intel Celeron G540 Logo
Intel Celeron G540 CPU Used 2-Core 2-Thread Desktop Processor 2.5 GHz 2M 65W LGA1155

Buy for 13.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 257 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-13700K outperforms the cheaper Celeron G540 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Celeron G540 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-13700K is 4041 days newer than the cheaper Celeron G540.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-13700K

  • Performs up to 35% better in No Man's Sky than Celeron G540 - 210 vs 156 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Celeron G540 - 24 vs 2 threads

Advantages of Intel Celeron G540

  • Up to 95% cheaper than Core i7-13700K - $12.11 vs $239.72
  • Up to 93% better value when playing No Man's Sky than Core i7-13700K - $0.09 vs $1.27 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-13700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
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No Man's Sky

No Man's Sky

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

210

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.27/FPS

7%

Price, €

€266.09

5%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-13700K Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 266.09 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 258 minutes ago

Intel Celeron G540 Logo
Celeron G540

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


FPS

156

74%

Value, €/FPS

€0.09/FPS

100%

Price, €

€13.44

100%

Value Winner

Intel Celeron G540 CPU Used 2-Core 2-Thread Desktop Processor 2.5 GHz 2M 65W LGA1155

Buy for 13.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 257 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Intel Celeron G540 Logo
Celeron G540

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-13700K Logo
Core i7-13700K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2840

100%

Multi-Core

17611

100%

Intel Celeron G540 Logo
Celeron G540

Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011


Single-Core

396

14%

Multi-Core

679

4%

Sep 27th, 2022
Release DateSep 4th, 2011
Core i7CollectionCeleron
Raptor LakeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores2
24
Threads2
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
5.4 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
34.0x
Multiplier25.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsIntel HD (Sandy Bridge)
Yes
OverclockableNo

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