Core i3-7020U vs Celeron G5920

Core i3-7020U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2018

Celeron G5920

2 Cores2 Thrd58 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-7020U

2 / 4

2,567

0.0%

2,577

+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. The Core i3-7020U is positioned at rank #70 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. 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 Core i3-7020U

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

94%

#58

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

229%

#59

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

225%

#60

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

207%

#61

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

206%

#62

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

204%

#64

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

197%

#65

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

189%

#66

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

189%

#67

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

183%

#70

Core i3-7020U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

97%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5920

#287

Core Ultra 9 285T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $549

104%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

34%

#288

Core i5-12500TE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $225

104%

#289

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

MSRP: $108|Avg: $70

103%

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

103%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

32%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

103%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

103%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

103%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

102%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

30%

#295

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $429

102%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

28%

#296

Core i7-9700F

MSRP: $323|Avg: $200

102%

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

102%

#298

Core i5-9500F

MSRP: $187|Avg: $154

101%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

26%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

101%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

23%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

100%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

100%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

21%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

100%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

99%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

21%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

16%

#304

Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

99%

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

99%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

98%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

97%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron G5920 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-7020U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-7020U	Celeron G5920
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-7020U	Celeron G5920
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)

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.

Core i3-7020U Benchmark Check

Celeron G5920 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-7020U and Celeron G5920

Core i3-7020U

The Core i3-7020U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,567 points. Launch price was $281.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-7020U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron G5920's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Core i3-7020U versus 3.5 GHz on the Celeron G5920 — a 41.4% clock advantage for the Celeron G5920 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i3-7020U uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron G5920 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-7020U scores 2,567 against the Celeron G5920's 2,577 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron G5920. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-7020U vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G5920.

Feature	Core i3-7020U	Celeron G5920
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	3.5 GHz+52%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.5 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Comet Lake (2020−2025)
PassMark	2,567	2,577
Geekbench 6 Single	—	756
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,248

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-7020U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G5920 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-7020U	Celeron G5920
Socket	BGA1356	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-7020U) / VT-x (Celeron G5920). The Celeron G5920 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Core i3-7020U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5920 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5920 rivals Pentium Gold G6405.