Celeron N5105 vs Core i3-8145UE

Celeron N5105

4 Cores4 Thrd10 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2021

Core i3-8145UE

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N5105

4 / 4

4,003

0.0%

4,021

+0.4%

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8145UE

#983

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2050%

#984

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2020%

#985

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1855%

#986

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1846%

#987

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1829%

#989

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1767%

#990

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1694%

#991

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1691%

#992

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1646%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

100%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

98%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

98%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

98%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

96%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

95%

#1010

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-8145UE delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron N5105 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron N5105	Core i3-8145UE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron N5105	Core i3-8145UE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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.

Celeron N5105 Benchmark Check

Core i3-8145UE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N5105 and Core i3-8145UE

Celeron N5105

The Celeron N5105 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,003 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-8145UE

The Core i3-8145UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,021 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N5105 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-8145UE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron N5105 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Celeron N5105 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-8145UE — a 29.4% clock advantage for the Core i3-8145UE (base: 2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Celeron N5105 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i3-8145UE uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N5105 scores 4,003 against the Core i3-8145UE's 4,021 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i3-8145UE. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron N5105	Core i3-8145UE
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	3.9 GHz+34%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.2 GHz+10%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.5 MB (total)+500%	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Architecture	Jasper Lake (2021)	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	4,003	4,021
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	2,356
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,218
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,356

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N5105 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i3-8145UE uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N5105	Core i3-8145UE
Socket	BGA1338	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron N5105) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-8145UE). The Core i3-8145UE includes integrated graphics (UHD 620), while the Celeron N5105 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8145UE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i3-8145UE rivals Ryzen 3 3200U.