Core i5-3230M vs Celeron G5920

CPU

GPU

Core i5-3230M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2013

Celeron G5920

2 Cores2 Thrd58 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-3230M

2 / 4

2,565

0.0%

2,577

+0.5%

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 i5-3230M is positioned at rank #30 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 i5-3230M

#18

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

172%

#19

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

169%

#20

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

155%

#21

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

155%

#22

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

153%

#24

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

148%

#25

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

142%

#26

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

142%

#27

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

138%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

100%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

100%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

99%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

97%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

90%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

89%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

87%

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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron G5920 (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-3230M	Celeron G5920
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($13)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-3230M (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-3230M	Celeron G5920
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+206%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($13)	⚠️ 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 i5-3230M Benchmark Check

Celeron G5920 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3230M and Celeron G5920

Core i5-3230M

The Core i5-3230M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,565 points. Launch price was $225.

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 i5-3230M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron G5920's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-3230M versus 3.5 GHz on the Celeron G5920 — a 9% clock advantage for the Celeron G5920 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-3230M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron G5920 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3230M scores 2,565 against the Celeron G5920's 2,577 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron G5920. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 565 vs 756, a 28.9% lead for the Celeron G5920 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,128 vs 1,248 (10.1% advantage for the Celeron G5920). L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3230M vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G5920.

Feature	Core i5-3230M	Celeron G5920
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.5 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.5 GHz+35%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Comet Lake (2020−2025)
PassMark	2,565	2,577
Geekbench 6 Single	565	756+34%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,128	1,248+11%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-3230M uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G5920 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the Core i5-3230M versus DDR4-2666 on the Celeron G5920 — the Celeron G5920 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G5920 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM76,HM77 (Core i5-3230M) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Celeron G5920).

Feature	Core i5-3230M	Celeron G5920
Socket	BGA1023	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR4-2666+33%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	128 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-3230M) vs VT-x (Celeron G5920). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4000 (Core i5-3230M) and UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G5920) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3230M targets Gaming, Celeron G5920 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-3230M rivals Ryzen 5 3500U; Celeron G5920 rivals Pentium Gold G6405.

Feature	Core i5-3230M	Celeron G5920
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4000	UHD Graphics 610
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x
Target Use	Gaming	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-3230M launched at $225 MSRP, while the Celeron G5920 debuted at $52. At current prices ($13 vs $40), the Core i5-3230M is $27 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-3230M delivers 197.3 pts/$ vs 64.4 pts/$ for the Celeron G5920 — making the Core i5-3230M the 101.5% better value option.