Celeron G5920 vs Core i3-7102E
Celeron G5920
Core i3-7102E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5920
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7102E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G5920 | Core i3-7102E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G5920 | Core i3-7102E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+98%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
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 i3-7102E
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 i3-7102E
The Core i3-7102E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,599 points. Launch price was $225.
Processing Power
The Celeron G5920 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-7102E's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Celeron G5920 versus 2.1 GHz on the Core i3-7102E — a 50% clock advantage for the Celeron G5920. The Celeron G5920 uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-7102E uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G5920 scores 2,577 against the Core i3-7102E's 2,599 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-7102E. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 756 vs 1,962, a 88.7% lead for the Core i3-7102E that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,248 vs 1,898 (41.3% advantage for the Core i3-7102E). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G5920 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-7102E.
| Feature | Celeron G5920 | Core i3-7102E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+67% | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 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 | 2,599 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 659 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 756 | 1,962+160% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,248 | 1,898+52% |
Memory & Platform
Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Celeron G5920 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% 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 G5920) and Intel 100 Series,Intel 200 Series (Core i3-7102E).
| Feature | Celeron G5920 | Core i3-7102E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G5920) vs Yes (Core i3-7102E). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G5920) and Intel HD Graphics 630 (Core i3-7102E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5920 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5920 rivals Pentium Gold G6405.
| Feature | Celeron G5920 | Core i3-7102E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | Yes |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G5920 launched at $52 MSRP, while the Core i3-7102E debuted at $225. At current prices ($40 vs $80), the Celeron G5920 is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G5920 delivers 64.4 pts/$ vs 32.5 pts/$ for the Core i3-7102E — making the Celeron G5920 the 65.9% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G5920 | Core i3-7102E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $52-77% | $225 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-50% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.4+98% | 32.5 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2017 |
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