CPU
GPU
Core i3-7130U
Celeron N5095A
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. The Core i3-7130U is positioned at rank #641 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7130U
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-7130U | Celeron N5095A |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-U (2017) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-7130U | Celeron N5095A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core i3-7130U and Celeron N5095A
Core i3-7130U
The Core i3-7130U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-U (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,055 points. Launch price was $281.
Celeron N5095A
The Celeron N5095A 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. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,054 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i3-7130U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron N5095A offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron N5095A has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Core i3-7130U versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron N5095A — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Celeron N5095A (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i3-7130U uses the Kaby Lake-U (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron N5095A uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-7130U scores 4,055 against the Celeron N5095A's 4,054 — a 0% lead for the Core i3-7130U. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-7130U vs 4 MB on the Celeron N5095A.
| Feature | Core i3-7130U | Celeron N5095A |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 2.9 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+35% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1.5 MB+200% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake-U (2017) | Jasper Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 4,055 | 4,054 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 900 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-7130U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N5095A uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-7130U | Celeron N5095A |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | BGA1338 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-7130U) / not specified (Celeron N5095A). The Core i3-7130U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 620), while the Celeron N5095A requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-7130U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-7130U rivals Ryzen 3 3250U.
| Feature | Core i3-7130U | Celeron N5095A |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 620 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | — |
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