Intel Celeron 3855U vs Intel Core i3-5005U

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Intel Celeron 3855U or Intel Celeron 3855U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Celeron 3855U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
The Intel Core i3-5005U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-5005U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron 3855U Name Intel Core i3-5005U
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i3
7 Generation 5
Intel Celeron 3000 Group Intel Core i 5000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron 3855U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 3855U is 1.6 GHz
The Intel Core i3-5005U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-5005U is 2.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
2 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron 3855U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 3855U uses the Intel HD Graphics 510, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-5005U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-5005U uses the Intel HD Graphics 5500, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q1/2015 Release date Q1/2015
12.0 Direct X 11.2
Intel HD Graphics 510 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 5500
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders 192
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
12 Execution units 24
9 Generation 8
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode VP9 No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
10 W TDP down 10 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron 3855U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-5005U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q4/2015 Release date Q1/2015
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake U Architecture Broadwell U
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Socket BGA 1168
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
107 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
2.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-5005U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
4177
4177
Intel Celeron 3855U
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
3022
3022

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-5005U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
1993
1993
Intel Celeron 3855U
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
1683
1683

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-5005U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
1197
1197
Intel Celeron 3855U
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
632
632

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-5005U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
630
630
Intel Celeron 3855U
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
361
361

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-5005U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
210
210
Intel Celeron 3855U
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
127
127