Intel Core i5-655K vs Intel Celeron N5105

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Intel Core i5-655K or Intel Core i5-655K – 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 i5-655K features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-655K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The Intel Celeron N5105 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N5105, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1338 socket.
Intel Core i5 600 Group Intel Celeron N4000/N5000
1 Generation 10
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-655K Name Intel Celeron N5105
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Celeron
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-655K has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-655K is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.46 GHz.
The Intel Celeron N5105 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N5105 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 4x Tremont
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
3.46 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.9 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
None None 2.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-655K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-655K uses the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere), which has 24 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 Celeron N5105 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N5105 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Jasper Lake), which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
24 Shaders 192
Q1/2010 Release date Q1/2021
32 nm Technology 10 nm
10.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units 24
0.5 GHz GPU frequency 0.45 GHz
5 Generation 11
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Jasper Lake)
 
 

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

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 21.0 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 46.9 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
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2933
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 73 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 10 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 20 W
73 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-655K is manufactured using a 32 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 N5105 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q1/2010 Release date Q1/2021
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
32 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
177 $ Release price --
Clarkdale Architecture Jasper Lake
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1156 Socket BGA 1338
512.0 KB L2-Cache 1.5 MB