Celeron N5100 vs Core i5-L16G7
Celeron N5100
Core i5-L16G7
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 N5100 is positioned at rank 183 and the Core i5-L16G7 is on rank 1040, so the Celeron N5100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron N5100
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-L16G7
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N5100 | Core i5-L16G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Lakefield (2020) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N5100 | Core i5-L16G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 N5100 and Core i5-L16G7
Celeron N5100
The Celeron N5100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,305 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i5-L16G7
The Core i5-L16G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Lakefield (2020) architecture. It features 5 cores and 5 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FC-CSP1016. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 3,280 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Celeron N5100 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-L16G7 offers 5 cores / 5 threads — the Core i5-L16G7 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N5100 versus 3 GHz on the Core i5-L16G7 — a 6.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-L16G7 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Celeron N5100 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-L16G7 uses Lakefield (2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N5100 scores 3,305 against the Core i5-L16G7's 3,280 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron N5100. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N5100 | Core i5-L16G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 5 / 5+25% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 1.4 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB (total)+200% | 512 kB |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Jasper Lake (2021) | Lakefield (2020) |
| PassMark | 3,305 | 3,280 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N5100 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-L16G7 uses FC-CSP1016 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N5100 | Core i5-L16G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1338 | FC-CSP1016 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR4x-4267 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 9 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Celeron N5100) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-L16G7). The Core i5-L16G7 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Celeron N5100 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-L16G7 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Celeron N5100 | Core i5-L16G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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