Celeron 5205U vs Core i7-720QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-720QM
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
1.07
+15.1%

Core i7-720QM outperforms Celeron 5205U by a moderate 15% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-720QM and Celeron 5205U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking23242423
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Comet Lake
Architecture codenameClarksfield (2009−2010)Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
Release date23 September 2009 (14 years ago)31 October 2019 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$546$107
Current price$418 (0.8x MSRP)$122 (1.1x MSRP)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-720QM and Celeron 5205U 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads82
Base clock speed1.6 GHz1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz1.9 GHz
Bus support2500 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)2 MB
Chip lithography45 nm14 nm
Die size296 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors774 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-720QM and Celeron 5205U 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
SocketFCPGA988,PGA988FCBGA1528
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-720QM and Celeron 5205U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI-+
FMAno data+
AVXno data+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSXno data-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
PAE36 Bitno data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-720QM and Celeron 5205U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protectionno data+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-720QM and Celeron 5205U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-720QM and Celeron 5205U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333DDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size8 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s37.5 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardNoneIntel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memoryno data32 GB
Quick Sync Videono data+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data900 MHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-720QM and Celeron 5205U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPortno data+
HDMIno data+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-720QM and Celeron 5205U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-720QM and Celeron 5205U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-720QM and Celeron 5205U.

PCIe version22.0
PCI Express lanes1612

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.

i7-720QM 1.07
+15.1%
Celeron 5205U 0.93

Core i7-720QM outperforms Celeron 5205U by 15% 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%

i7-720QM 1657
+15%
Celeron 5205U 1441

Core i7-720QM outperforms Celeron 5205U by 15% 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%

i7-720QM 327
Celeron 5205U 370
+13.1%

Celeron 5205U outperforms Core i7-720QM by 13% 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%

i7-720QM 885
+40.5%
Celeron 5205U 630

Core i7-720QM outperforms Celeron 5205U by 40% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.07 0.93
Recency 23 September 2009 31 October 2019
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 2
Cost $546 $107
Chip lithography 45 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 15 Watt

The Core i7-720QM is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron 5205U in performance tests.


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