CPU
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Celeron G4900T
Core i3-5020U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4900T
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-5020U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G4900T | Core i3-5020U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G4900T | Core i3-5020U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 G4900T and Core i3-5020U
Celeron G4900T
The Celeron G4900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,239 points. Launch price was $42.
Core i3-5020U
The Core i3-5020U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,232 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Celeron G4900T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-5020U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Celeron G4900T versus 2.2 GHz on the Core i3-5020U — a 27.5% clock advantage for the Celeron G4900T (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Celeron G4900T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-5020U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G4900T scores 2,239 against the Core i3-5020U's 2,232 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron G4900T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 623 vs 600, a 3.8% lead for the Celeron G4900T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,040 vs 1,200 (14.3% advantage for the Core i3-5020U). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G4900T vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-5020U.
| Feature | Celeron G4900T | Core i3-5020U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+32% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+32% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 3 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Broadwell-U (2015) |
| PassMark | 2,239 | 2,232 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 623+4% | 600 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,040 | 1,200+15% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G4900T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-5020U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron G4900T versus DDR3L-1600 on the Core i3-5020U — the Celeron G4900T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G4900T supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G4900T) vs 12 (Core i3-5020U) — the Celeron G4900T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H310,B360,B365,H370,Z370,Z390 (Celeron G4900T) and Broadwell-U (Core i3-5020U).
| Feature | Celeron G4900T | Core i3-5020U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G4900T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-5020U). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G4900T) and Intel HD Graphics 5500 (Core i3-5020U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4900T targets Budget, Core i3-5020U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron G4900T rivals Pentium G5400T.
| Feature | Celeron G4900T | Core i3-5020U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | Intel HD Graphics 5500 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | Mainstream Laptop |
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