Intel Celeron 4205U vs Intel Core i3-4025U

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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 i3-4025U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4025U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
8 Generation 4
Intel Celeron 4205U Name Intel Core i3-4025U
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i3
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron 4000 Group Intel Core i 4000U
 
 

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 i3-4025U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4025U is 1.9 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
1.8 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
 
 

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 i3-4025U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4025U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
Intel UHD Graphics 610 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
96 Shaders 160
14 nm Technology 22 nm
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
12 Execution units 20
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
12 Direct X 11.1
9.5 Generation 7.5
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2013
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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 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
 
 

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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
12.5 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

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 i3-4025U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
107 $ Release price --
14 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1528 Socket BGA 1168
Whiskey Lake U Architecture Haswell U
Q1/2019 Release date Q2/2014
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux