Core i5-5300U vs Celeron G4950
Core i5-5300U
Celeron G4950
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 i5-5300U is positioned at rank #758 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 i5-5300U
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4950
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-5300U | Celeron G4950 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($63) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-5300U | Celeron G4950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($63) |
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 i5-5300U and Celeron G4950
Core i5-5300U
The Core i5-5300U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,709 points. Launch price was $281.
Celeron G4950
The Celeron G4950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,714 points. Launch price was $52.
Processing Power
The Core i5-5300U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron G4950's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-5300U versus 3.3 GHz on the Celeron G4950 — a 12.9% clock advantage for the Celeron G4950 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-5300U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron G4950 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-5300U scores 2,709 against the Celeron G4950's 2,714 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron G4950. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-5300U vs 2 MB on the Celeron G4950.
| Feature | Core i5-5300U | Celeron G4950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.3 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz+43% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total)+50% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-U (2015) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,709 | 2,714 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 672 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,229 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-5300U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G4950 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-5300U | Celeron G4950 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-5300U) / VT-x (Celeron G4950). The Celeron G4950 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Core i5-5300U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4950 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G4950 rivals Pentium G5420.
| Feature | Core i5-5300U | Celeron G4950 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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