Intel Core i3-4025U vs Intel Celeron 1020M

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Intel Core i3-4025U or Intel Core i3-4025U – 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 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.
The Intel Celeron 1020M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron 1020M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-4025U Name Intel Celeron 1020M
Intel Core i 4000U Group Intel Celeron 1000
4 Generation 3
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
The Intel Celeron 1020M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 1020M is 2.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
1.9 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Celeron 1020M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 1020M uses the Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
20 Execution units 6
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2012
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
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160 Shaders 48
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
7.5 Generation 7
11.1 Direct X 11.0
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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.
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 35 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4025U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron 1020M is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2013
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
BGA 1168 Socket PGA 988
Haswell U Architecture Ivy Bridge U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)