Intel Celeron N3050 vs Intel Core i3-4005U

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Intel Celeron N3050 or Intel Celeron N3050 – 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 N3050 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N3050, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4005U 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 i3-4005U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i3
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron N3050 Name Intel Core i3-4005U
Intel Celeron J3000/N3000 Group Intel Core i 4000U
8 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron N3050 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N3050 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.16 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-4005U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4005U is 1.7 GHz
2x Cores 2x
2.16 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 4
2.16 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron N3050 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N3050 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, 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 i3-4005U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4005U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
0.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2013
12 Execution units 20
12 Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders 160
Intel HD Graphics 400 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
0.32 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
8 Generation 7.5
14 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 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.
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
8.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 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 15 W watts.
4 W TDP down None
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
90 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron N3050 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 i3-4005U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2015 Release date Q3/2013
BGA 1170 Socket BGA 1168
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Braswell Architecture Haswell U
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4005U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
3410
3410
Intel Celeron N3050
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
1566
1566

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4005U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1105
1105
Intel Celeron N3050
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
315
315

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4005U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
522
522
Intel Celeron N3050
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
174
174