Celeron G5900 vs Core i5-760
Celeron G5900
Core i5-760
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5900
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-760
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G5900 | Core i5-760 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($42) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($61) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G5900 | Core i5-760 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+46%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($42) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($61) |
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 G5900 and Core i5-760
Celeron G5900
The Celeron G5900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,682 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i5-760
The Core i5-760 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 July 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,667 points. Launch price was $230.
Processing Power
The Celeron G5900 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i5-760 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-760 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Celeron G5900 versus 3.33 GHz on the Core i5-760 — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Celeron G5900 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Celeron G5900 uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-760 uses Lynnfield (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G5900 scores 2,682 against the Core i5-760's 2,667 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron G5900. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 850 vs 470, a 57.6% lead for the Celeron G5900 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G5900 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-760.
| Feature | Celeron G5900 | Core i5-760 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+2% | 3.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+21% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Lynnfield (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 2,682 | 2,667 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 850+81% | 470 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,600 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G5900 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-760 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Celeron G5900 versus DDR3-1333 on the Core i5-760 — the Celeron G5900 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G5900 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Celeron G5900) and P55,H55,H57,Q57 (Core i5-760).
| Feature | Celeron G5900 | Core i5-760 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1156 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+700% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G5900) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-760). The Celeron G5900 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Core i5-760 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5900 targets Budget, Core i5-760 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G5900 rivals Pentium Gold G6400; Core i5-760 rivals Phenom II X4 970.
| Feature | Celeron G5900 | Core i5-760 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget | Legacy Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G5900 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Core i5-760 debuted at $230. At current prices ($42 vs $61), the Celeron G5900 is $19 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G5900 delivers 63.9 pts/$ vs 43.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-760 — making the Celeron G5900 the 37.4% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G5900 | Core i5-760 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-78% | $230 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $42-31% | $61 |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.9+46% | 43.7 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2010 |
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