Intel Celeron G5900T vs Intel Core i3-4100E

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Intel Celeron G5900T or Intel Celeron G5900T – 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 G5900T 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 G5900T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4100E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4100E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Celeron G5900T Name Intel Core i3-4100E
Intel Celeron G5000 Group Intel Core i 4000
9 Generation 4
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron G5900T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G5900T is 3.2 GHz
The Intel Core i3-4100E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4100E is 2.4 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 2x
2 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron G5900T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G5900T 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 Intel Core i3-4100E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4100E uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
12 Direct X 11.1
12 Execution units 20
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
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Q3/2016 Release date Q2/2013
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
96 Shaders 160
Intel HD Graphics 610 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
9.5 Generation 7.5
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
14 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

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

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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1600
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 37 W watts.
25 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 37 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron G5900T 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 i3-4100E is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
2.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1364
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2020 Release date Q3/2013
Comet Lake S Architecture Haswell S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
50 $ Release price 225 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 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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14 nm Technology 22 nm