Intel Celeron G5900 vs AMD Athlon II X3 455

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Intel Celeron G5900 or Intel Celeron G5900 – 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 G5900 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G5900, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X3 455 features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X3 455, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
9 Generation 1
Intel Celeron Family AMD Athlon II
Intel Celeron G5000 Group AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana)
Intel Celeron G5900 Name AMD Athlon II X3 455
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron G5900 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G5900 is 3.4 GHz
The AMD Athlon II X3 455 has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X3 455 is 3.3 GHz
2 Threads 3
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 3
2x Cores 3x
No Overclocking No
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron G5900 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G5900 uses the Intel HD 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 AMD Athlon II X3 455 does not have integrated graphics.
9.5 Generation --
96 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
12 Execution units --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
14 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 610 GPU name
Q3/2016 Release date --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 AVC --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode VC-1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1333
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 58 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 95 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
58 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron G5900 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 AMD Athlon II X3 455 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
-- Part Number --
LGA 1200 Socket AM3
60 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.5 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Comet Lake S Architecture Rana
2.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
14 nm Technology 45 nm
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2010