Celeron N2920
VS
V-Series V105

Celeron N2920 vs V-Series V105

Intel

Celeron N2920

4 Cores4 Thrd7 WWMax: 2 GHz2013
VS
AMD

V-Series V105

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2010

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron N2920 is positioned at rank 278 and the V-Series V105 is on rank 865, so the Celeron N2920 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2920

#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
97%
#266
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
427%
#267
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
421%
#268
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
386%
#269
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
385%
#270
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
381%
#272
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
368%
#273
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
353%
#274
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
352%
#275
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
343%
#278
Celeron N2920
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar V-Series V105

#853
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1427%
#854
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1406%
#855
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1291%
#856
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1285%
#857
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1273%
#859
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1230%
#860
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1179%
#861
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1177%
#862
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1145%
#865
V-Series V105
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#867
Core i7-1160G7
MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A
100%
#873
Celeron M 540
MSRP: $86|Avg: $20
99%
#877
Microsoft SQ1
MSRP: $300|Avg: $180
98%
#879
Core i5-6440HQ
MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A
98%
#880
Celeron Dual-Core T1600
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron N2920 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the V-Series V105 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCeleron N2920V-Series V105
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron N2920V-Series V105
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N2920 and V-Series V105

Intel

Celeron N2920

The Celeron N2920 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,030 points. Launch price was $107.

AMD

V-Series V105

The V-Series V105 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 May 2010 (15 years ago). It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,028 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Celeron N2920 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the V-Series V105 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron N2920 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron N2920 versus 1.2 GHz on the V-Series V105 — a 50% clock advantage for the Celeron N2920. The Celeron N2920 is built on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron N2920 scores 1,030 against the V-Series V105's 1,028 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron N2920.

FeatureCeleron N2920V-Series V105
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+300%
1 / 1
Boost Clock
2 GHz+67%
1.2 GHz
Base Clock
1.86 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
512 kB
Process
22 nm-51%
45 nm
Architecture
Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark
1,030
1,028
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N2920 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the V-Series V105 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron N2920V-Series V105
Socket
FCBGA1170
S1
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
1066
Max RAM Capacity
8
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Celeron N2920) / not specified (V-Series V105). The Celeron N2920 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the V-Series V105 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2920 rivals AMD A4-6210.

FeatureCeleron N2920V-Series V105
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
true