Intel Celeron G5900T vs Intel Core i5-7640X

Comparative analysis of Intel Celeron G5900T and Intel Core i5-7640X 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, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Celeron G5900T

  • CPU is newer: launch date 2 year(s) 10 month(s) later
  • 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
  • 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
  • 2x more maximum memory size: 128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 3.2x lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 112 Watt
Launch date 30 Apr 2020 vs June 2017
L1 cache 128 KB vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache 512 KB vs 256 KB (per core)
Maximum memory size 128 GB vs 64 GB
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 35 Watt vs 112 Watt

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-7640X

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • 3x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
  • Around 55% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2535 vs 1640
  • 3.3x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 7036 vs 2155
Specifications (specs)
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
L3 cache 6144 KB (shared) vs 2 MB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 2535 vs 1640
PassMark - CPU mark 7036 vs 2155

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Celeron G5900T
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-7640X

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
1640
2535
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
2155
7036
Name Intel Celeron G5900T Intel Core i5-7640X
PassMark - Single thread mark 1640 2535
PassMark - CPU mark 2155 7036
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 1151
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 3628
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 0

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Celeron G5900T Intel Core i5-7640X

Essentials

Architecture codename Comet Lake Kaby Lake
Launch date 30 Apr 2020 June 2017
Launch price (MSRP) $42 $240
Place in performance rating 1592 1586
Processor Number G5900T i5-7640X
Series Intel Celeron Processor G Series Intel® Core™ X-series Processors
Status Launched Discontinued
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop
Price now $263.13
Value for money (0-100) 10.73

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.20 GHz 4.00 GHz
Bus Speed 8 GT/s 8 GT/s DMI3
L1 cache 128 KB 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache 512 KB 256 KB (per core)
L3 cache 2 MB 6144 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
Maximum core temperature 100°C 100°C
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 72 °C
Maximum frequency 4.20 GHz
Number of cores 4
Number of QPI Links 0
Number of threads 4
Unlocked

Memory

Max memory channels 2 2
Maximum memory bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size 128 GB 64 GB
Supported memory types DDR4-2666 DDR4-2666

Graphics

Device ID 0x9BA8
Graphics base frequency 350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency 1.00 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 UHD Graphics 610

Graphics interfaces

Number of displays supported 3

Graphics image quality

4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort 4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP 4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

DirectX 12
OpenGL 4.5

Compatibility

Configurable TDP-down 25 Watt
Configurable TDP-down Frequency 2.00 GHz
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported FCLGA1200 FCLGA2066
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 35 Watt 112 Watt
Thermal Solution PCG 2015B PCG 2017X
Low Halogen Options Available

Peripherals

Max number of PCIe lanes 16 16
PCI Express revision 3.0 3.0
PCIe configurations Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability 1S Only 1S Only

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2 Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Thermal Monitoring
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)

Virtualization

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)