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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Celeron G5920

2020

Why buy it

✅+18.5% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Costs $232 less on MSRP ($52 MSRP vs $284 MSRP).
✅Delivers 451.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 49.6 vs 9.0 PassMark/$ ($52 MSRP vs $284 MSRP).
✅Draws 58W instead of 73W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 4 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-670.

Core i5-670

2010

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (4 MB vs 2 MB).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Celeron G5920.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (638 vs 756).
❌Lower PassMark (2,553 vs 2,577).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.0 vs 49.6 PassMark/$ ($284 MSRP vs $52 MSRP).
❌25.9% higher power demand at 73W vs 58W.

Celeron G5920

2020

Core i5-670

2010

Why buy it

✅+18.5% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Costs $232 less on MSRP ($52 MSRP vs $284 MSRP).
✅Delivers 451.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 49.6 vs 9.0 PassMark/$ ($52 MSRP vs $284 MSRP).
✅Draws 58W instead of 73W, a 15W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (4 MB vs 2 MB).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Celeron G5920.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 4 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-670.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (638 vs 756).
❌Lower PassMark (2,553 vs 2,577).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.0 vs 49.6 PassMark/$ ($284 MSRP vs $52 MSRP).
❌25.9% higher power demand at 73W vs 58W.

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron G5920 better than Core i5-670?

Yes. Celeron G5920 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Celeron G5920 is the better fit because it leads the single-thread side of the matchup with 18.5% stronger Geekbench single-core performance.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Celeron G5920 is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Celeron G5920 is the smarter buy today. Celeron G5920 is $232 cheaper on MSRP at $52 MSRP versus $284 MSRP, and it gives you 0.9% higher PassMark. It is also 451.3% better value on MSRP (49.6 vs 9.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Celeron G5920 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2010) and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 2 threads instead of 2/4. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron G5920 Benchmark Check

Core i5-670 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Celeron G5920	Core i5-670
1080p
low	64 FPS	64 FPS
medium	64 FPS	64 FPS
high	64 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	64 FPS
1440p
low	64 FPS	64 FPS
medium	64 FPS	64 FPS
high	64 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	63 FPS
medium	55 FPS	53 FPS
high	42 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	33 FPS

Open Celeron G5920 Open Core i5-670

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Celeron G5920	Core i5-670
1080p
low	64 FPS	64 FPS
medium	64 FPS	64 FPS
high	64 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	64 FPS
1440p
low	64 FPS	64 FPS
medium	64 FPS	64 FPS
high	64 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	64 FPS
medium	64 FPS	64 FPS
high	47 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	35 FPS

Open Celeron G5920 Open Core i5-670

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Celeron G5920	Core i5-670
1080p
low	64 FPS	64 FPS
medium	64 FPS	64 FPS
high	64 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	64 FPS
1440p
low	64 FPS	64 FPS
medium	64 FPS	64 FPS
high	64 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	64 FPS
medium	64 FPS	64 FPS
high	64 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	64 FPS

Open Celeron G5920 Open Core i5-670

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Celeron G5920	Core i5-670
1080p
low	64 FPS	64 FPS
medium	64 FPS	64 FPS
high	64 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	64 FPS
1440p
low	64 FPS	64 FPS
medium	64 FPS	64 FPS
high	64 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	64 FPS
medium	64 FPS	64 FPS
high	64 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	64 FPS

Open Celeron G5920 Open Core i5-670

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G5920 and Core i5-670

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 i5-670

The Core i5-670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.46 GHz, with boost up to 3.73 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,553 points. Launch price was $252.

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Processing Power

The Celeron G5920 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-670's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Celeron G5920 versus 3.73 GHz on the Core i5-670 — a 6.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-670 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.46 GHz). The Celeron G5920 uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-670 uses Clarkdale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G5920 scores 2,577 against the Core i5-670's 2,553 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron G5920. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 756 vs 638, a 16.9% lead for the Celeron G5920 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G5920 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-670.

Feature	Celeron G5920	Core i5-670
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.73 GHz+7%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+1%	3.46 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	4 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Clarkdale (2010−2011)
PassMark	2,577	2,553
Geekbench 6 Single	756+18%	638
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,248	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G5920 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-670 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Celeron G5920 versus DDR3-1333 on the Core i5-670 — the Celeron G5920 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G5920 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 G5920) and H55,H57,P55,Q57 (Core i5-670).

Feature	Celeron G5920	Core i5-670
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	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G5920) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-670). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G5920) and HD Graphics (Core i5-670) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5920 targets Budget, Core i5-670 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G5920 rivals Pentium Gold G6405; Core i5-670 rivals Phenom II X4 955.

Feature	Celeron G5920	Core i5-670
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 610	HD Graphics
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Budget	Legacy Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Celeron G5920 launched at $52 MSRP, while the Core i5-670 debuted at $284. On MSRP ($52 vs $284), the Celeron G5920 is $232 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G5920 delivers 49.6 pts/$ vs 9.0 pts/$ for the Core i5-670 — making the Celeron G5920 the 138.6% better value option.