Intel Core i3-5020U vs Intel Celeron N4000

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-5020U or Intel Core i3-5020U – 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 Core i3-5020U 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 i3-5020U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Celeron N4000 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N4000, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1090 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-5020U Name Intel Celeron N4000
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
5 Generation 9
Intel Core i 5000U Group Intel Celeron J4000/N4000/N5000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-5020U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-5020U is 2.2 GHz
The Intel Celeron N4000 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N4000 is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
4 Threads 2
None None 2.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
None None 2.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-5020U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-5020U uses the Intel HD Graphics 5500, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Celeron N4000 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N4000 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 600, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
Q1/2015 Release date Q4/2017
11.2 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 5500 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 600
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 96
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
24 Execution units 12
8 Generation 9.5
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.65 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
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2400, LPDDR4-2400
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 W watts.
105 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
10 W TDP down 4.8 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-5020U 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron N4000 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2015 Release date Q4/2017
-- 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, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Broadwell U Architecture Gemini Lake
14 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1090
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-5020U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
1507
1507
Intel Celeron N4000
2C 2T @ 1.1 GHz
620
620

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-5020U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
735
735
Intel Celeron N4000
2C 2T @ 1.1 GHz
365
365

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-5020U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
211
211
Intel Celeron N4000
2C 2T @ 1.1 GHz
138
138