Core i5-670 vs Celeron G5920

Core i5-670

2 Cores4 Thrd73 WWMax: 3.73 GHz2010

Celeron G5920

2 Cores2 Thrd58 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-670

2 / 4

2,553

0.0%

2,577

+0.9%

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 i5-670 is positioned at rank #1013 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 i5-670

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

34674%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

32763%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

23789%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

7167%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

5677%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4966%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2844%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2807%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2556%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2556%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2527%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2459%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2425%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2415%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2393%

#1013

Core i5-670

MSRP: $284|Avg: $100

100%

#1014

Core i5-680

MSRP: $294|Avg: $10

99%

#1015

Core 2 Duo E4300

MSRP: $113|Avg: $5

99%

#1017

Core 2 Duo E4500

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

97%

#1019

Core 2 Duo E7600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $50

96%

#1020

Core i7-3970X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $60

96%

#1021

Core 2 Duo E8700

MSRP: $256|Avg: $30

96%

#1022

Core 2 Duo E6550

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

95%

#1023

Phenom X3 8450

MSRP: $145|Avg: $147

94%

#1024

Core i7-3960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $60

94%

#1025

Celeron 2.70

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

93%

#1027

A10 PRO-7850B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $140

90%

#1028

Core 2 Quad Q8200

MSRP: $224|Avg: $36

90%

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 i5-670	Celeron G5920
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($40)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-670 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-670	Celeron G5920
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+152%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($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 i5-670 Benchmark Check

Celeron G5920 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-670 and Celeron G5920

Core i5-670

The Core i5-670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.46 GHz, with boost up to 3.73 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,553 points. Launch price was $252.

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 i5-670 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron G5920's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.73 GHz on the Core i5-670 versus 3.5 GHz on the Celeron G5920 — a 6.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-670 (base: 3.46 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-670 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G5920 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-670 scores 2,553 against the Celeron G5920's 2,577 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron G5920. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 638 vs 756, a 16.9% lead for the Celeron G5920 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-670 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G5920.

Feature	Core i5-670	Celeron G5920
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.73 GHz+7%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.46 GHz	3.5 GHz+1%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+100%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Clarkdale (2010−2011)	Comet Lake (2020−2025)
PassMark	2,553	2,577
Geekbench 6 Single	638	756+18%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,248

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-670 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G5920 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Core i5-670 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 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H55,H57,P55,Q57 (Core i5-670) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Celeron G5920).

Feature	Core i5-670	Celeron G5920
Socket	LGA1156	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR4-2666+33%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	128 GB+700%
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, EPT (Core i5-670) vs VT-x (Celeron G5920). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Core i5-670) and UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G5920) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-670 targets Legacy Desktop, Celeron G5920 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-670 rivals Phenom II X4 955; Celeron G5920 rivals Pentium Gold G6405.

Feature	Core i5-670	Celeron G5920
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics	UHD Graphics 610
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x
Target Use	Legacy Desktop	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-670 launched at $284 MSRP, while the Celeron G5920 debuted at $52. At current prices ($100 vs $40), the Celeron G5920 is $60 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-670 delivers 25.5 pts/$ vs 64.4 pts/$ for the Celeron G5920 — making the Celeron G5920 the 86.5% better value option.