Intel Celeron N5105 vs Intel Core i3-1110G4 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the Intel Celeron N5105 and the Intel Core i3-1110G4 presents an unusual split: the Celeron dominates in multi-threaded workloads, while the Core i3 takes a decisive win in one single-core test. Across the six recorded head-to-head benchmarks, the Celeron N5105 claims five victories, with the Core i3-1110G4 taking only one.

Starting with multi-core performance, the Celeron N5105 leads consistently. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Celeron scores 341 against the Core i3's 322, a 5.9% advantage. The pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the Celeron posts 1422 versus 1344, a 5.8% edge. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows the same margin: 3388 for the Celeron against 3202 for the Core i3, again 5.8% ahead. This consistency across three generations of Cinebench indicates a stable multi-threaded advantage for the four-core Celeron, despite its lower boost clock and older architecture.

Single-core results are more mixed. The most striking outcome is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Core i3-1110G4 wins decisively with a score of 160.4 against the Celeron's 108.1. That is a 32.6% margin, the largest gap in any benchmark between these two processors. However, the remaining single-core tests flip the result. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the Celeron N5105 scores 200 versus the Core i3's 189, a 5.8% advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core follows suit: 478 for the Celeron against 452 for the Core i3, again 5.8% ahead.

The Celeron also holds a lead in Geekbench, though this test was only recorded for the Celeron, not the Core i3. The Celeron's Geekbench multi-core score is 1189, and its single-core score is 516. These figures place it in the same overall percentile as the Core i3, both at the 25th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Averaging all benchmark scores, the Celeron N5105 reaches 955, while the Core i3-1110G4 averages 945. This 10-point difference is small, but it reflects the Celeron's broader strength across the recorded tests. The Core i3's nearest rivals include the AMD A8-7670K at 944 (0.1% behind the Core i3) and the AMD Phenom II X6 1045T at 946 (0.1% ahead). The Celeron's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon W3570 at 955 (exactly matching) and the Intel Xeon W3550 at 956 (0.1% behind the Celeron).

The data suggests that the Celeron N5105, despite its lower single-core peak in Cinebench R15, delivers more consistent performance across the full benchmark suite. The Core i3's single win is substantial in percentage terms, but it does not translate into an overall average advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Celeron N5105 wins five of the six recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The only test it loses is Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Intel Core i3-1110G4 takes a 32.6% advantage.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between these two CPUs?

A: The largest gap is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Core i3-1110G4 scores 160.4 against the Celeron N5105's 108.1. This represents a 32.6% difference, the most lopsided result in either direction.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Celeron N5105 averages 955 across all recorded benchmarks, while the Core i3-1110G4 averages 945. This gives the Celeron a 10-point overall lead, though both processors sit at the 25th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: Are both processors in the same performance percentile?

A: Yes, both the Intel Celeron N5105 and the Intel Core i3-1110G4 are recorded at the 25th percentile versus all CPUs. Their nearest rivals also cluster closely, with the Celeron's closest competitor (Intel Xeon W3570) matching its average score exactly at 955.

Q: Does the Core i3-1110G4 have any benchmark where it clearly outperforms the Celeron?

A: Yes, in Cinebench R15 single-core, the Core i3-1110G4 outperforms the Celeron by 32.6%. This is the only head-to-head test where the Core i3 wins, but the margin is significant and demonstrates a clear strength in that specific workload.

Q: What do the Geekbench results show for the Celeron N5105?

A: The Celeron N5105 records a Geekbench multi-core score of 1189 and a single-core score of 516. These results were not recorded for the Core i3-1110G4 in the database, so no direct comparison is available for this test.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Celeron N5105 is the stronger performer overall. It wins five of six head-to-head benchmarks, holds a higher average benchmark score (955 versus 945), and demonstrates consistent advantages in both multi-core and most single-core tests. The Celeron's 5.8% lead across Cinebench R20 and R23, in both single and multi-core modes, indicates a well-rounded performance profile.

However, the Intel Core i3-1110G4 has a specific and dramatic strength in Cinebench R15 single-core, where its 32.6% advantage is the single largest margin in any comparison between these two processors. This suggests that for workloads heavily reliant on that particular rendering path, the Core i3 may be preferable.

For users prioritizing consistent performance across a broad set of benchmarks, the Celeron N5105 is the data-backed choice. For those who need maximum single-threaded performance in the specific Cinebench R15 scenario, the Core i3-1110G4 offers a clear, if narrow, edge. The Core i3 also carries an active production status, while the Celeron is marked as end-of-life, which may influence availability considerations.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specifications. The Intel Celeron N5105 features 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Core i3-1110G4 has 2 cores and 4 threads. The Celeron has a higher base clock at 2000 MHz compared to the Core i3's 1800 MHz, but the Core i3 has a significantly higher boost clock at 3.90 GHz versus the Celeron's 2.90 GHz.

Thermal design power also differs: the Celeron N5105 is rated at 10 watts, while the Core i3-1110G4 is rated at 15 watts. The sockets are different as well, with the Celeron using Intel BGA 1338 and the Core i3 using Intel BGA 1598.

Cache configurations diverge notably. The Celeron N5105 has 64 KB L1 cache per core, 1.5 MB shared L2 cache, and 4 MB shared L3 cache. The Core i3-1110G4 has 96 KB L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB L2 cache per core, and 6 MB shared L3 cache.

Memory support differs: the Celeron supports DDR4 and LPDDR4, while the Core i3 supports DDR4 only. Memory bandwidth is higher on the Core i3 at 59.7 GB/s versus the Celeron's 46.9 GB/s. PCIe capabilities also differ, with the Celeron offering Gen 3 with 8 lanes (CPU only) and the Core i3 offering Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ: the Celeron N5105 uses UHD Graphics 24EU, while the Core i3-1110G4 uses Iris Xe Graphics G4. Production status also varies, with the Celeron marked as end-of-life and the Core i3 marked as active.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two Intel processors is substantial. The Intel Celeron N5105 is built on the Tremont architecture, part of the Jasper Lake codename family. The Intel Core i3-1110G4 uses the Tiger Lake architecture, with the Willow Cove-U core design under the Tiger Lake-U codename.

Both processors are fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, so the manufacturing process is identical. However, the underlying microarchitectures differ significantly. Tremont is designed for low-power, efficiency-focused workloads, while Willow Cove targets higher performance with newer instruction support and a different core design philosophy.

The die size differs, with the Celeron N5105 measuring 63.8 mm². The Core i3-1110G4's die size is not recorded in the database. The transistor counts for both processors are also not recorded.

Cache organization reflects the architectural differences. The Celeron's Tremont design uses a shared L2 cache of 1.5 MB, while the Core i3's Willow Cove design allocates 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. This per-core allocation on the Core i3 suggests a design aimed at reducing latency for individual cores, whereas the Celeron's shared L2 is more typical of efficiency-oriented designs.

The Core i3-1110G4 has a higher total L3 cache at 6 MB shared, compared to the Celeron's 4 MB shared. This additional cache, combined with the newer Willow Cove architecture, contributes to the Core i3's strong single-core result in Cinebench R15, despite the Celeron's wins elsewhere.

The production status also reflects generational positioning: the Celeron N5105 is end-of-life, while the Core i3-1110G4 remains active, with a recorded release date of September 1, 2020. The Celeron's part number is SRKGV, while the Core i3's part number is not recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are classified as mobile market segment parts.