CPU
GPU
Celeron 4205U
Core i3-L13G4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron 4205U is positioned at rank 152 and the Core i3-L13G4 is on rank 1210, so the Celeron 4205U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 4205U
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-L13G4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 4205U | Core i3-L13G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Lakefield (2020) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 4205U | Core i3-L13G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 4205U and Core i3-L13G4
Celeron 4205U
The Celeron 4205U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,350 points. Launch price was $107.
Core i3-L13G4
The Core i3-L13G4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Lakefield (2020) architecture. It features 5 cores and 5 threads. Base frequency is 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FC-CSP1016. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Celeron 4205U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i3-L13G4 offers 5 cores / 5 threads — the Core i3-L13G4 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 4205U versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i3-L13G4 — a 43.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-L13G4 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The Celeron 4205U uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-L13G4 uses Lakefield (2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 4205U scores 1,350 against the Core i3-L13G4's 1,349 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron 4205U. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4205U vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-L13G4.
| Feature | Celeron 4205U | Core i3-L13G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 5 / 5+150% |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz+56% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz+125% | 0.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 4 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) | Lakefield (2020) |
| PassMark | 1,350 | 1,349 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 347 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 585 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 4205U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-L13G4 uses FC-CSP1016 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2133 memory speed. The Celeron 4205U supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron 4205U) vs 4 (Core i3-L13G4). PCIe lanes: 12 (Celeron 4205U) vs 8 (Core i3-L13G4) — the Celeron 4205U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron 4205U | Core i3-L13G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1528 | FC-CSP1016 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | LPDDR4x-4267 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+700% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12+50% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron 4205U) and UHD Graphics (Core i3-L13G4) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 4205U targets Budget, Core i3-L13G4 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron 4205U rivals Pentium Gold 4417U.
| Feature | Celeron 4205U | Core i3-L13G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | UHD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | Mobile |
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