Intel Celeron N5105 vs Intel Pentium Gold G5500T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data delivers a clear verdict: the Intel Celeron N5105 wins every head-to-head benchmark in the database. Across five Cinebench tests, the N5105 holds a consistent performance advantage over the Pentium Gold G5500T, with deltas ranging from 17.3% to 17.5%. This is not a narrow victory in a single workload; it is a uniform sweep across both single-core and multi-core tests.

Starting with the oldest test in the set, Cinebench R15 multi-core, the N5105 scores 341 against the G5500T's 282, a delta of 17.3%. The pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the N5105 posts 1422 versus 1175, a 17.4% lead. The single-core R20 test shows 200 for the N5105 and 165 for the G5500T, a 17.5% gap, the largest relative difference in the set. Cinebench R23 multi-core continues the trend with 3388 versus 2799, again 17.4%. Finally, R23 single-core has the N5105 at 478 and the G5500T at 395, a 17.4% margin.

The consistency of these deltas is notable. Every benchmark lands within a narrow band of 17.3% to 17.5%, indicating a stable performance relationship that does not vary much by workload type. This suggests the N5105's advantage is structural rather than workload-specific. It is not that the N5105 happens to excel in one particular rendering scenario; it is simply faster across the board.

In terms of average benchmark scores, the two processors sit very close together in the database's overall ranking. The G5500T has an average benchmark score of 963, while the N5105 averages 955, a difference of only 8 points. The G5500T's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-4360T at 963 (0% delta), the AMD A8-9600 at 962 (0.1% delta), and the Intel Celeron N5100 at 966 (0.4% ahead). The N5105's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon W3570 at 955 (0% delta), the Intel Xeon W3550 at 956 (0.1% ahead), and the AMD Athlon X4 870K at 956 (0.1% ahead). The N5105 sits at the 25th percentile of all CPUs, while the G5500T sits at the 26th percentile. Despite the N5105 winning every direct head-to-head, the overall averages are nearly identical because the benchmark sets differ slightly; the N5105 has additional Geekbench results in its record, while the G5500T does not.

The head-to-head data is unambiguous. The N5105 is the faster processor in direct comparison. The magnitude of the win, roughly 17.4% across the board, is substantial enough to matter in real workloads, especially in rendering tasks where every percentage point translates to time saved.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural eras and different market positions. The Pentium Gold G5500T is built on Coffee Lake at 14 nm, with a die size of 126 mm². It is a desktop part using Intel Socket 1151. The Celeron N5105, by contrast, uses the Tremont architecture on Jasper Lake, built at 10 nm with a much smaller die at 63.8 mm². It is a mobile part using Intel BGA 1338.

Core counts differ significantly. The G5500T has 2 cores and 4 threads, while the N5105 has 4 cores and 4 threads. The N5105 has twice the physical core count, but no hyper-threading, so its thread count matches its core count. The G5500T relies on hyper-threading to reach 4 threads from 2 cores. This difference explains part of the multi-core performance gap, though the single-core gap shows the N5105's architectural efficiency also matters.

Clock speeds tell a nuanced story. The G5500T has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and no boost clock listed in the database. The N5105 has a base clock of 2000.00 MHz (2.00 GHz) and a boost clock of 2.90 GHz. On paper, the G5500T's fixed 3.20 GHz is higher than the N5105's base, but the N5105 can boost to 2.90 GHz. Despite the G5500T's higher base clock, the N5105 wins single-core tests, which indicates that the Tremont architecture delivers more instructions per clock than Coffee Lake in these workloads.

Cache layouts differ as well. The G5500T has an L1 cache of 64 KB per core, L2 of 256 KB per core, and a shared L3 of 4 MB total. The N5105 also has 64 KB L1 per core, but its L2 cache is 1.5 MB shared across cores, with 4 MB shared L3. The N5105's shared L2 arrangement suits its 4-core design, allowing more flexible allocation across cores.

Power consumption is dramatically different. The G5500T has a 35W TDP rating. The N5105 has a 10W TDP rating. The N5105 delivers a 17.4% performance advantage in the head-to-head Cinebench tests while consuming less than one-third of the power budget. This is a significant efficiency gap.

Memory support also diverges. The G5500T supports DDR4 memory, while the N5105 supports both DDR4 and LPDDR4. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The N5105 has a higher memory bandwidth at 46.9 GB/s compared to the G5500T's 38.4 GB/s. The N5105 also supports ECC memory, while the G5500T supports ECC memory, a feature often associated with server platforms. The G5500T has a PCIe Gen 3 connection with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the N5105 has Gen 3 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ: the G5500T uses UHD Graphics 630, while the N5105 uses UHD Graphics 24EU. Neither has benchmark scores in the database, so no direct graphics comparison is possible from the recorded data.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the benchmark data, the N5105 wins everywhere. All five head-to-head Cinebench tests go to the N5105, covering both single-core and multi-core workloads. There is no test in the database where the G5500T comes out ahead.

For users prioritizing multi-threaded rendering, the N5105 is the clear choice. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 3388 beats the G5500T's 2799 by 17.4%. For single-threaded tasks, the N5105 also leads, with R23 single-core at 478 versus 395, a 17.4% margin. The consistent gap across both workload types means the N5105 is not a specialist; it is simply a faster processor.

The G5500T's only advantage in the recorded data is its average benchmark score of 963 versus the N5105's 955 and its 26th percentile ranking versus the N5105's 25th. This is a marginal difference driven by the G5500T having a slightly different benchmark set in the database, not a meaningful performance advantage. The G5500T also has a higher base clock of 3.20 GHz, which could matter in workloads that do not benefit from boost behavior, but the single-core benchmark results do not support this advantage in practice.

For systems where power consumption is a priority, the N5105 has a strong case. Its 10W TDP is far below the G5500T's 35W, and it still delivers higher performance in every benchmark. For desktop systems with a Socket 1151 platform, the G5500T is the only compatible option of the two, as the N5105 uses BGA 1338, which is typically soldered and not user-upgradable.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Celeron N5105 scores 3388 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Pentium Gold G5500T scores 2799, giving the N5105 a 17.4% lead.

Q: How much faster is the N5105 in single-core performance?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the N5105 scores 478 against the G5500T's 395, a 17.4% advantage. The R20 single-core test shows 200 versus 165, a 17.5% gap.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The G5500T has 2 cores and 4 threads. The N5105 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Which processor has the lower power consumption?

A: The N5105 has a 10W TDP, while the G5500T has a 35W TDP.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the G5500T supports ECC memory. The N5105 also supports ECC memory.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each?

A: The G5500T has an average benchmark score of 963, and the N5105 has an average of 955. The G5500T ranks at the 26th percentile of all CPUs, while the N5105 ranks at the 25th.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Pentium Gold G5500T | Intel Celeron N5105 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 2 | 4 |

| Threads | 4 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 2000.00 MHz (2.00 GHz) |

| Boost Clock | None listed | 2.90 GHz |

| TDP | 35W | 10W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | Intel BGA 1338 |

| Architecture | Coffee Lake | Tremont |

| Codename | Coffee Lake | Jasper Lake |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 10 nm |

| Die Size | 126 mm² | 63.8 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 1.5 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, LPDDR4 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s | 46.9 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | UHD Graphics 24EU |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Launch MSRP | $75 | None listed |

| Part Number | SR3YE | SRKGV |

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Celeron N5105 as the better performer. It wins all five head-to-head benchmarks with a consistent 17.3% to 17.5% margin. It does so with a 10W TDP, a 4-core design, a smaller 10 nm die, and support for LPDDR4 memory. For anyone comparing the two purely on measured performance, the N5105 is the clear pick.

The G5500T does hold some distinctions. It has a higher base clock at 3.20 GHz, a larger PCIe lane count at 16 lanes, and a higher average benchmark score of 963 versus 955. It is also a desktop Socket 1151 part, which may be relevant for users with an existing platform. But none of these advantages translate into a benchmark win in the recorded data.

The N5105's nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Xeon W3570 and Intel Xeon W3550, both score 955 and 956 respectively, placing it in older high-end territory. The G5500T's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-4360T at 963 and the AMD A8-9600 at 962, showing it competes with a different class of hardware.

For users seeking maximum performance in Cinebench workloads, the N5105 is the answer. For users constrained to a Socket 1151 desktop build, the G5500T is the only compatible option. The N5105's mobile BGA 1338 package means it is not a drop-in upgrade for desktop systems. But if the platform is flexible, the benchmark data is decisive: the Celeron N5105 outperforms the Pentium Gold G5500T across every measured test.