Intel Core i5-7200U vs Intel Celeron N5100

The Intel Core i5-7200U, based on the Kaby Lake U architecture, was manufactured using the 14 nm process and targeted mainstream notebooks for general productivity.

It has 2 cores, 4 threads, and the Intel HD Graphics 620 as an integrated graphics unit. Its maximum memory bandwidth is 34 GB/s. The Intel Celeron N5100, on the other hand, is based on the newer Jasper Lake architecture, manufactured using the more efficient 10 nm process.

This processor was designed for budget-friendly and energy-efficient devices, offering 4 cores, 4 threads, and the Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Jasper Lake). Its maximum memory bandwidth is higher at 47 GB/s. In terms of performance comparison, the Intel Core i5-7200U offers significantly superior multi-core performance and, in most applications, better single-core performance.

However, the Intel Celeron N5100 can show stronger performance in a specific single-core benchmark. Both processors are only very limitedly suitable for gaming, with the Intel Core i5-7200U's graphics solution offering a slightly better foundation for very simple graphical applications.

Regarding power consumption, the Intel Celeron N5100 is optimized for very low power consumption, ideal for fanless systems. The Intel Core i5-7200U requires more power for its higher performance. The price-performance ratio of the Intel Celeron N5100 focused on cost-efficiency for basic functions, while the Intel Core i5-7200U offered more performance for demanding everyday tasks.

The Intel Core i5-7200U is recommended for users who need stronger CPU performance for general productivity and multitasking. The Intel Celeron N5100 is better suited for devices where low power consumption and low cost are priorities and which are primarily used for basic tasks.