Celeron J1800 vs i5-5250U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-5250U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.53
+325%
Celeron J1800
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 10 Watt
0.36

Core i5-5250U outperforms Celeron J1800 by a whopping 325% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-5250U and Celeron J1800 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21363051
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Celeron
Power efficiency9.653.41
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Bay Trail-D (2013)
Release date1 March 2015 (9 years ago)1 November 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$315$72

Detailed specifications

Core i5-5250U and Celeron J1800 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 speed1.6 GHz2.41 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz2.58 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)112 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)1 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size133 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °Cno data
Number of transistors1900 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-5250U and Celeron J1800 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
SocketFCBGA1168FCBGA1170
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt10 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-5250U and Celeron J1800. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
PAEno data36 Bit
FDI+-
Fast Memory Access+no data
RSTno data-

Security technologies

Core i5-5250U and Celeron J1800 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theftno data-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-5250U and Celeron J1800 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-5250U and Celeron J1800. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB8 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 6000Intel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Series
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency950 MHz792 MHz
InTru 3D+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-5250U and Celeron J1800 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-5250U and Celeron J1800 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560X1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-5250U and Celeron J1800 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-5250U and Celeron J1800.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes124

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.

i5-5250U 1.53
+325%
Celeron J1800 0.36

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.

i5-5250U 2434
+325%
Celeron J1800 573

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.53 0.36
Integrated graphics card 2.20 0.77
Recency 1 March 2015 1 November 2013
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 10 Watt

i5-5250U has a 325% higher aggregate performance score, 185.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

Celeron J1800, on the other hand, has 50% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-5250U is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron J1800 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-5250U and Celeron J1800, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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