Performance comparison: which is faster?
Core i7-1365U (Intel, 2023) and Celeron N5105 (Intel, 2021) are compared here. Compare not only scores, but also whether the motherboard can be reused and which GPU class is balanced with each CPU.
Overall performance: i7-1365U is about 266.7% faster
Both use the same BGA socket, so they can be installed on the same motherboard. For games, performance balance with the GPU (guideline CPU:GPU = 0.9:1) matters more than CPU speed alone.
Relative performance score (higher is faster). Actual speed varies by workload, cooling, and memory configuration.
| Item | i7-1365U | Celeron N5105 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 16,500 | 4,500 |
| Generation | 13th Gen | Celeron |
| Socket | BGA | BGA |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2021 |
| Type | Laptop | Laptop |
| Compatible GPU Example | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU |
| If You Want To... | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Prioritize maximum speed for heavy work or a high-end GPU | i7-1365U |
| Upgrade while reusing the current motherboard | Either works (same BGA socket) |
| Prioritize value and adequate performance | Celeron N5105 (the lower model is often sufficient) |
i7-1365U is about 266.7% higher by score (i7-1365U: 16500 points / Celeron N5105: 4500 points). For gaming, the GPU tier usually matters more than a few percent of CPU difference. For CPU-heavy work such as video editing and streaming, choose the faster CPU.
i7-1365U is 13th Gen, while Celeron N5105 is Celeron.Both use the same BGA socket, so they can be installed on the same motherboard.
Using our CPU:GPU = 0.9:1 guideline, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU pairs well with i7-1365U and GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU pairs well with Celeron N5105. If either GPU is too strong or too weak, one part holds the other back.
