Celeron G5920 vs Core i3-7020U
Celeron G5920
Core i3-7020U
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5920
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7020U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G5920 | Core i3-7020U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G5920 | Core i3-7020U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G5920 and Core i3-7020U
Celeron G5920
The Celeron G5920 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 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 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: 2,577 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i3-7020U
The Core i3-7020U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,567 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Celeron G5920 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-7020U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Celeron G5920 versus 2.3 GHz on the Core i3-7020U — a 41.4% clock advantage for the Celeron G5920 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Celeron G5920 uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-7020U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G5920 scores 2,577 against the Core i3-7020U's 2,567 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron G5920. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G5920 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-7020U.
| Feature | Celeron G5920 | Core i3-7020U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+52% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+52% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 3 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,577 | 2,567 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 756 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,248 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G5920 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-7020U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G5920 | Core i3-7020U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G5920) / not specified (Core i3-7020U). The Celeron G5920 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Core i3-7020U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5920 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5920 rivals Pentium Gold G6405.
| Feature | Celeron G5920 | Core i3-7020U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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