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Celeron G5925 vs Core i7-5500U FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Celeron G5925 vs Core i7-5500U: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Celeron G5925

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 58W instead of 512W, a 454W reduction.
✅33.3% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (756 vs 956).
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (1,248 vs 1,933).
❌Launch MSRP is still $62 MSRP, while Core i7-5500U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Core i7-5500U

2015

Why buy it

✅+26.5% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.

Trade-offs

❌782.8% higher power demand at 512W vs 58W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-5500U better than Celeron G5925?

Yes. Core i7-5500U is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 0.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 54.9% better Geekbench multi-core, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-5500U is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 0.7% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-5500U is the stronger fit. You are getting 54.9% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

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

Core i7-5500U is still the better call for a fresh build. Core i7-5500U comes in at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $62 MSRP, and it still gives you a 0.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Celeron G5925 only looks stronger on raw value math because it is so cheap, but its absolute performance tier is too low to be the better recommendation now. At roughly 2,808 PassMark with 2 cores and 2 threads, it only really makes sense as a bare-minimum stopgap or a very constrained existing-platform upgrade.

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

Celeron G5925 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2015). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Celeron G5925 vs Core i7-5500U Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Celeron G5925

The Celeron G5925 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,808 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-5500U

The Core i7-5500U 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 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: 2,807 points. Launch price was $393.

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Processing Power

The Celeron G5925 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-5500U's 2 cores. The Core i7-5500U is built on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G5925 scores 2,808 against the Core i7-5500U's 2,807 — a 0% lead for the Celeron G5925. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 756 vs 956, a 23.4% lead for the Core i7-5500U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,248 vs 1,933 (43.1% advantage for the Core i7-5500U). L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G5925 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-5500U.

Feature	Celeron G5925	Core i7-5500U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	3 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+50%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB Intel® Smart Cache	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Broadwell-U (2015)
PassMark	2,808	2,807
Geekbench 6 Single	756	956+26%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,248	1,933+55%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G5925 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-5500U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Celeron G5925 versus DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 on the Core i7-5500U — the Celeron G5925 supports 66.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G5925 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 700% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G5925) vs 12 (Core i7-5500U) — the Celeron G5925 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Celeron G5925) and Broadwell-U SoC (Core i7-5500U).

Feature	Celeron G5925	Core i7-5500U
Socket	LGA1200	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666+67%	DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+700%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	16+33%	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G5925) vs VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i7-5500U). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G5925) and Intel HD Graphics 5500 (Core i7-5500U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5925 targets Budget, Core i7-5500U targets Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Celeron G5925 rivals Pentium Gold G6405.

Feature	Celeron G5925	Core i7-5500U
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 / EPT
Target Use	Budget	Ultrabook