Celeron N4020C vs Core i3-1005G1

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-1005G1
2019
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
3.19
+226%

Core i3-1005G1 outperforms Celeron N4020C by a whopping 226% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-1005G1 and Celeron N4020C processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking15272382
Place by popularity81not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Architecture codenameIce Lake-U (2019−2020)no data
Release date1 August 2019 (4 years ago)1 January 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data
Current price$451 (1.6x MSRP)no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-1005G1 and Celeron N4020C 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed1.2 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz2.8 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache4 MB (shared)4 MB
Chip lithography10 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-1005G1 and Celeron N4020C 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 configuration11
SocketFCBGA1526FCBGA1090
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-1005G1 and Celeron N4020C. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI++
FMA+no data
AVX+no data
vProno data-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+-
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX-no data
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP-no data
Smart Responseno data-
GPIOno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Core i3-1005G1 and Celeron N4020C technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPXno data+
Identity Protectionno data+
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++
Anti-Theftno data-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-1005G1 and Celeron N4020C are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-1005G1 and Celeron N4020C. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s
Maximum memory size64 GB8 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth58.3 GB/sno data
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics 600
Max video memoryno data8 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency900 MHz650 MHz
Execution Unitsno data12

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-1005G1 and Celeron N4020C integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
MIPI-DSIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-1005G1 and Celeron N4020C integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@60Hz4096x2160@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200@60Hz4096x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200@60Hz4096x2160@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-1005G1 and Celeron N4020C integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.64.4

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-1005G1 and Celeron N4020C.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanesno data6
USB revisionno data2.0/3.0
Total number of SATA portsno data2
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Portsno data2
Number of USB portsno data8
Integrated LANno data-
UARTno data+

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.

i3-1005G1 3.19
+226%
Celeron N4020C 0.98

Core i3-1005G1 outperforms Celeron N4020C by 226% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i3-1005G1 4931
+224%
Celeron N4020C 1520

Core i3-1005G1 outperforms Celeron N4020C by 224% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.19 0.98
Recency 1 August 2019 1 January 2021
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 10 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 6 Watt

The Core i3-1005G1 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron N4020C in performance tests.


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