i5-1240U vs Celeron G4900

Aggregate performance score

Celeron G4900
2018
2 cores / 2 threads, 54 Watt
1.54
Core i5-1240U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 9 Watt
8.12
+427%

Core i5-1240U outperforms Celeron G4900 by a whopping 427% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron G4900 and Core i5-1240U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2138934
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.95no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel CeleronIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency2.6583.80
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date2 April 2018 (6 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$42no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Celeron G4900 and Core i5-1240U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads212
Base clock speed3.1 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier31no data
L1 cache128 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size126 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Celeron G4900 and Core i5-1240U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1781
Power consumption (TDP)54 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron G4900 and Core i5-1240U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data-
SIPP-+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Celeron G4900 and Core i5-1240U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron G4900 and Core i5-1240U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron G4900 and Core i5-1240U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 610Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz900 MHz
Execution Unitsno data80
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron G4900 and Core i5-1240U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Celeron G4900 and Core i5-1240U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Celeron G4900 and Core i5-1240U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron G4900 and Core i5-1240U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1614

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Celeron G4900 1.54
i5-1240U 8.12
+427%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Celeron G4900 2394
i5-1240U 12652
+428%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.54 8.12
Recency 2 April 2018 23 February 2022
Physical cores 2 10
Threads 2 12
Power consumption (TDP) 54 Watt 9 Watt

i5-1240U has a 427.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 400% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and 500% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-1240U is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron G4900 in performance tests.

Note that Celeron G4900 is a desktop processor while Core i5-1240U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron G4900 and Core i5-1240U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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