Intel Core i3-7100 vs Intel Celeron G5920

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Intel Core i3-7100 or Intel Core i3-7100 – 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 i3-7100 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Celeron G5920 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 G5920, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-7100 Name Intel Celeron G5920
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
7 Generation 9
Intel Core i 7000 Group Intel Celeron G5000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-7100 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7100 is 3.9 GHz
The Intel Celeron G5920 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G5920 is 3.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
4 Threads 2
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-7100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7100 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, 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 G5920 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G5920 uses the Intel HD Graphics 610, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q2/2016 Release date Q3/2016
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 610
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 96
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
24 Execution units 12
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 51 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 58 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
51 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 58 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-7100 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 G5920 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2020
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1200
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 72 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
2076
2076
Intel Celeron G5920
2C 2T @ 3.5 GHz
1671
1671

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
425
425
Intel Celeron G5920
2C 2T @ 3.5 GHz
266
266