Intel Celeron 4205U vs Intel Core i3-2105

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Intel Celeron 4205U or Intel Celeron 4205U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Celeron 4205U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron 4205U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2105 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2105, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
8 Generation 2
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i3
Intel Celeron 4000 Group Intel Core i 2000
Intel Celeron 4205U Name Intel Core i3-2105
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron 4205U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 4205U is 1.8 GHz
The Intel Core i3-2105 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2105 is 3.1 GHz
1.8 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron 4205U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 4205U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 610, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-2105 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2105 uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
9.5 Generation 6
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2011
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units 12
96 Shaders 96
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 610 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12 Direct X 10.1
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode JPEG No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1333
Yes AES-NI Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
12.5 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron 4205U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-2105 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q1/2019 Release date Q2/2011
Whiskey Lake U Architecture Sandy Bridge S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
2.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
14 nm Technology 32 nm
BGA 1528 Socket LGA 1155
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
107 $ Release price 134 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes