Intel Celeron G3950 vs Intel Core i5-655K
Comparative analysis of Intel Celeron G3950 and Intel Core i5-655K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Celeron G3950
- CPU is newer: launch date 6 year(s) 8 month(s) later
- Around 38% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 72.6°C
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 32 nm
- 3.9x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 16.38 GB
- Around 43% lower typical power consumption: 51 Watt vs 73 Watt
- Around 28% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1851 vs 1446
- Around 15% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 2322 vs 2017
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | January 2017 vs May 2010 |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 72.6°C |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 32 nm |
Maximum memory size | 64 GB vs 16.38 GB |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 51 Watt vs 73 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 1851 vs 1446 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 2322 vs 2017 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-655K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more threads: 4 vs 2
- Around 15% higher clock speed: 3.46 GHz vs 3 GHz
- 2x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of threads | 4 vs 2 |
Maximum frequency | 3.46 GHz vs 3 GHz |
L3 cache | 4096 KB (shared) vs 2048 KB (shared) |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Celeron G3950
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-655K
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | Intel Celeron G3950 | Intel Core i5-655K |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1851 | 1446 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 2322 | 2017 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 963 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 963 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2572 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2572 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3358 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3358 | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 2510 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4869 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Celeron G3950 | Intel Core i5-655K | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Kaby Lake | Clarkdale |
Launch date | January 2017 | May 2010 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $126 | |
Place in performance rating | 1208 | 1220 |
Price now | $71.22 | $59.99 |
Processor Number | G3950 | i5-655K |
Series | Intel® Celeron® Processor G Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
Status | Launched | Discontinued |
Value for money (0-100) | 12.43 | 16.69 |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3.00 GHz | 3.20 GHz |
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | 2.5 GT/s DMI |
L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 2048 KB (shared) | 4096 KB (shared) |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 32 nm |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 65 °C | |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 72.6°C |
Maximum frequency | 3 GHz | 3.46 GHz |
Number of cores | 2 | 2 |
Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
Number of threads | 2 | 4 |
Die size | 81 mm2 | |
Transistor count | 382 million | |
Unlocked | ||
VID voltage range | 0.6500V-1.4000V | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Maximum memory size | 64 GB | 16.38 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR4 2133, DDR3L 1333/1600 @ 1.35V | DDR3 1066/1333 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 21 GB/s | |
Graphics |
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Device ID | 0x5902 | |
Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 733 MHz |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.05 GHz | |
Graphics max frequency | 1.05 GHz | |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Max video memory | 64 GB | |
Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 610 | Intel HD Graphics |
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 3 | 2 |
Graphics image quality |
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4K resolution support | ||
Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 12 | |
OpenGL | 4.4 | |
Compatibility |
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Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
Sockets supported | FCLGA1151 | FCLGA1156 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 51 Watt | 73 Watt |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2015C (65W) | |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 2.0 |
PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | 1x16, 2x8 |
Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® SSE4.2 |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
Intel® TSX-NI | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
Physical Address Extensions (PAE) | 36-bit | |
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |