Intel Celeron N4020 vs Intel Core i7-5500U

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Performance
Celeron N4020
1,6504% of 36,991
Core i7-5500U143% better
4,00811% of 36,991

The Core i7-5500U has 143% better performance than the Celeron N4020 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Celeron N4020
No data available
Core i7-5500U
10.28% of 121.53

The Core i7-5500U has 8% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Celeron N4020 CPU

The Intel Celeron N4020 is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The N4020 is compatible with Socket 1090 FCBGA motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel UHD Graphics 600 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Celeron N4020 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 1,792 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 4 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Celeron N4020 features 2 total cores which can process 2 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1100.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2800.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Celeron N4020 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel UHD Graphics 600. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Celeron N4020 has the 651st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.46% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-5500U CPU

The Intel Core i7-5500U is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2015 with a suggested retail price of $393. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The i7-5500U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 5500 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-5500U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-5500U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-5500U features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.4 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.0 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-5500U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 5500. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-5500U has the 451st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 10.84% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 4,008 score and $393 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 10.2. This is the 192nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCeleron N4020Core i7-5500U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Series--Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q1 2015
Launch Price (MSRP)--$393
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Celeron N4020
1,6504% of 36,991
Core i7-5500U143% better
4,00811% of 36,991

The Core i7-5500U has 143% better performance than the Celeron N4020 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Celeron N4020 is ranked 651st with a score of 1,650, and the Core i7-5500U is ranked 451st with a score of 4,008.

Performance per dollar
Celeron N4020
No data available
Core i7-5500U
10.28% of 121.53

The Core i7-5500U has 19% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-5500U's 10.2 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Celeron N4020 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Celeron J40254,284+160%
Core i3-8145U4,267.5+159%
Core i7-5500U4,008+143%
Core i7-820QM4,002+143%
Core i7-720QM3,936+139%
Celeron N29301,679+2%
A8-4555M1,654+0%
Celeron N40201,650
A4-50001,635-1%
Celeron N29401,635-1%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Celeron N4020 orCore i7-5500U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i5-5300U10.92+7%
Core i7-720QM10.81+6%
Core i5-L16G710.73+5%
Core i3-5010U10.68+5%
Core i7-5557U10.38+2%
Core i7-5500U10.2
Core i3-5015U9.87-3%
Core i3-5005U9.86-3%
Core i7-640M9.7-5%
Core i7-5600U9.65-5%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCeleron N4020Core i7-5500U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,650
4,008
(+142.91%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
476
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
127.1
289
(+127.38%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
73.8
121
(+63.96%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
544
1,686
(+209.93%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
343
880
(+156.56%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,555
2,782
(+78.91%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,151
1,654
(+43.7%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCeleron N4020Core i7-5500U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size14 nm14 nm
Transistors--1,300 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCeleron N4020Core i7-5500U
Series--Core i7
Microarchitecture--Broadwell-U
CodenameGemini LakeBroadwell-U
Memory Support--DDR3
Memory Channels--Dual-channel
ECC Memory--No

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCeleron N4020Core i7-5500U
Cores22
Threads24
Clock Speed1100.0 MHz2.4 GHz
Turbo Clock2800.0 MHz3.0 GHz
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--24.0x
Multiplier Unlocked--No

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCeleron N4020Core i7-5500U
L1 Cache1,792 KB64 KB
L2 Cache4 MB256 KB
L3 Cache--4 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCeleron N4020Core i7-5500U
SocketSocket 1090 FCBGAIntel BGA 1168
PCI Express--PCIe 2.0 x12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)6 W15 W
Tcase Max--105 °C
TJ Max--105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCeleron N4020Core i7-5500U
Integrated GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 600Intel HD 5500
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-d, VT-x, Smart Cache, ADX, RDSEED, PREFETCHW, HTT, Boost 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.