Intel Core i3-8130U vs Intel Celeron G5900E

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Intel Core i3-8130U or Intel Core i3-8130U – 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 i3-8130U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8130U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Celeron G5900E 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 G5900E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
8 Generation 9
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
Intel Core i 8000U Group Intel Celeron G5000
Intel Core i3-8130U Name Intel Celeron G5900E
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-8130U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8130U is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The Intel Celeron G5900E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G5900E is 3.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 2
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.2 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-8130U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8130U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, 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 G5900E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G5900E uses the Intel HD Graphics 610, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
9.5 Generation 9.5
Q3/2016 Release date Q3/2016
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 12
192 Shaders 96
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 610
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes AES-NI Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 58 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 58 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
10 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-8130U 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron G5900E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2020
Kaby Lake U Refresh Architecture Comet Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1356 Socket LGA 1200
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
281 $ Release price 53 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8130U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
1772
1772
Intel Celeron G5900E
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
1420
1420

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8130U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
326
326
Intel Celeron G5900E
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
242
242