Intel Core i3-5005U vs Intel Celeron 3955U

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-5005U or Intel Core i3-5005U – 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 i3-5005U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-5005U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Celeron 3955U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
Intel Core i 5000U Group Intel Celeron 3000
5 Generation 7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-5005U Name Intel Celeron 3955U
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-5005U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-5005U is 2.0 GHz
The Intel Celeron 3955U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 3955U is 2.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-5005U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-5005U uses the Intel HD Graphics 5500, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Celeron 3955U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 3955U uses the Intel HD Graphics 510, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
192 Shaders 96
Q1/2015 Release date Q1/2015
14 nm Technology 14 nm
11.2 Direct X 12.0
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 12
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
8 Generation 9
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 5500 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 510
 
 

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

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 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 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.
10 W TDP down 10 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-5005U 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron 3955U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q1/2015 Release date Q4/2015
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Broadwell U Architecture Kaby Lake U
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1168 Socket
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-5005U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
4177
4177
Intel Celeron 3955U
2C 2T @ 2.0 GHz
3778
3778

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron 3955U
2C 2T @ 2.0 GHz
2104
2104
Intel Core i3-5005U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
1993
1993

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-5005U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
1197
1197
Intel Celeron 3955U
2C 2T @ 2.0 GHz
780
780

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-5005U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
1082
1082
Intel Celeron 3955U
2C 2T @ 2.0 GHz
1018
1018

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-5005U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
630
630
Intel Celeron 3955U
2C 2T @ 2.0 GHz
445
445

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-5005U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
210
210
Intel Celeron 3955U
2C 2T @ 2.0 GHz
159
159