Intel Core i7-860S vs Intel Celeron 5205U

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Intel Core i7-860S or Intel Core i7-860S – 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 i7-860S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-860S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The Intel Celeron 5205U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron 5205U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Celeron
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-860S Name Intel Celeron 5205U
Intel Core i7 800 Group Intel Celeron 5000
1 Generation 10
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-860S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-860S is 2.53 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.46 GHz.
The Intel Celeron 5205U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 5205U is 1.9 GHz
4x Cores 2x
2.53 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 2
3.46 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-860S does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Celeron 5205U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 5205U uses the Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake), 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.
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
-- Release date Q3/2019
-- Execution units 24
-- Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Generation 9.5
-- Technology 14 nm
 
 

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.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- 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 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.
No AES-NI Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 82 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 15 W watts.
None TDP down 12.5 W
82 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-860S is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron 5205U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2010 Release date Q4/2019
LGA 1156 Socket BGA 1528
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
8.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Lynnfield Architecture Comet Lake U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
362 $ Release price 128 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
45 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-860S
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
1828
1828
Intel Celeron 5205U
2C 2T @ 1.9 GHz
840
840

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-860S
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
1332
1332
Intel Celeron 5205U
2C 2T @ 1.9 GHz
636
636

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-860S
4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz
451
451
Intel Celeron 5205U
2C 2T @ 1.9 GHz
385
385