Core i7-2720QM vs Celeron N5105

Core i7-2720QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2011

Celeron N5105

4 Cores4 Thrd10 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-2720QM

4 / 8

4,015

+0.3%

4,003

0.0%

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 i7-2720QM is positioned at rank #1062 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 i7-2720QM

#1050

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2763%

#1051

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2722%

#1052

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2499%

#1053

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2488%

#1054

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2465%

#1056

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2380%

#1057

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2282%

#1058

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2279%

#1059

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2218%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

99%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

98%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

98%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

97%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#1075

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

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 N5105 (2021) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-2720QM	Celeron N5105
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-2720QM (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-2720QM	Celeron N5105
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i7-2720QM Benchmark Check

Celeron N5105 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-2720QM and Celeron N5105

Core i7-2720QM

The Core i7-2720QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 4,015 points. Launch price was $378.

Celeron N5105

The Celeron N5105 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 (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,003 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-2720QM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Celeron N5105's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-2720QM versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron N5105 — a 12.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-2720QM (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-2720QM uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N5105 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-2720QM scores 4,015 against the Celeron N5105's 4,003 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-2720QM. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-2720QM vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron N5105.

Feature	Core i7-2720QM	Celeron N5105
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz+14%	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+10%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1.5 MB (total)+500%
Process	32 nm	10 nm-69%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Jasper Lake (2021)
PassMark	4,015	4,003
Geekbench 6 Single	700	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,600	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-2720QM uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N5105 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-2720QM	Celeron N5105
Socket	PGA988	BGA1338
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-2720QM) / not specified (Celeron N5105). The Core i7-2720QM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Celeron N5105 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2720QM targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-2720QM rivals AMD A8-3510MX.