Celeron G5905 vs Core i3-7020U

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Aggregated performance score

Core i3-7020U
2016
2 cores / 4 threads
1.66

Celeron G5905 outperforms Core i3-7020U by 10% based on our aggregated benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7020U and Celeron G5905 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking19581895
Place by popularity85not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data3.04
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)no data
Release date30 August 2016 (7 years ago)1 July 2020 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data
Current price$553 (2x MSRP)$55

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-7020U and Celeron G5905 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 speed2.3 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2.3 GHzno data
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache512 KBno data
L3 cache3 MB4 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7020U and Celeron G5905 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
SocketFCBGA1356,FC-BGA1356,FPBGA1356FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt58 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7020U and Celeron G5905. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI++
AVX+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP--
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Core i3-7020U and Celeron G5905 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+no data
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-7020U and Celeron G5905 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-7020U and Celeron G5905. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.1 GB/s41.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 620Intel UHD Graphics 610
Max video memory32 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1 GHz1.05 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-7020U and Celeron G5905 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+no data
HDMI+no data
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-7020U and Celeron G5905 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2160@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-7020U and Celeron G5905 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7020U and Celeron G5905.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1216

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.

i3-7020U 1.66
Celeron G5905 1.82
+9.6%

Celeron G5905 outperforms Core i3-7020U by 10% based on our aggregated 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%

i3-7020U 2575
Celeron G5905 2812
+9.2%

Celeron G5905 outperforms Core i3-7020U by 9% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-7020U 732
+0.8%
Celeron G5905 726

Core i3-7020U outperforms Celeron G5905 by 1% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-7020U 1481
+18.8%
Celeron G5905 1247

Core i3-7020U outperforms Celeron G5905 by 19% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.66 1.82
Integrated graphics card 2.42 1.34
Recency 30 August 2016 1 July 2020
Threads 4 2
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 58 Watt

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-7020U and Celeron G5905.

Be aware that Core i3-7020U is a notebook processor while Celeron G5905 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-7020U and Celeron G5905, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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