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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£90
  • Avg. price in US: ~$110
  • PassMark benchmark result: 1547
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 2.7 GHz

Intel Celeron J4005 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.5

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.5

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

2.7

Performance

18.0%

4.4

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.2

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.2

Power & Thermal

4.0%

6.9

Platform

1.0%

6.4

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 1.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.0

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    1.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.0

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.0
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.0

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.0

    L3 cache

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    Verdict

    The Intel Celeron J4005 is a dual-core, dual-thread entry-level desktop SoC. It uses the Gemini Lake architecture. It has a 2.00 GHz base frequency and a burst speed up to 2.70 GHz. It also has 4 MB of L2 cache. This processor is energy efficient, with a 10W TDP suitable for fanless designs. It supports up to 8GB of DDR4/LPDDR4-2400 memory. It also features integrated Intel UHD Graphics 600, which can drive 4K displays at 60Hz. However, its performance is limited for multitasking. It may struggle with demanding operating systems and complex workloads due to the low core count.

    Technical Specifications of processor Intel Celeron J4005

    Technical Score

    What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

    When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

    Score components:

    60.0%

    ?

    Performance

    18.0%

    ?

    Cache & Architecture

    10.0%

    ?

    Memory & PCIe

    7.0%

    ?

    Power & Thermal

    4.0%

    ?

    Platform

    1.0%

    ?

    Integrated Graphics

    3.5
    Intel Celeron J4005 has a technical score of 3.48 points, which is lower than that of 95.3% of products in this category.
    User score

    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

    When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

    Score components:

    70.0%

    0.0

    User reviews

    30.0%

    1.0

    Popularity

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    Popularity
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
    1.0
    Intel Celeron J4005 has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
    Ratio quality/price

    What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

    When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

    Score components:

    60.0%

    3.5

    Overall score

    40.0%

    10

    Price

    5.4
    Intel Celeron J4005 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.4 points, which is lower than 88.4% of products in this category.
    Brand name
    What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
    When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel
    Processor type
    What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
    When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

    Importance: HIGH

    embedded
    Intel Celeron J4005 belongs to the embedded processor class, which is less advanced than that of 92.7% of processors and equal to that of 7.3% of processors.
    CPU socket
    What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    FCBGA1090
    Intel Celeron J4005 uses the FCBGA1090 CPU socket, which is older than that of 96.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
    Chipset
    What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
    When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

    Importance: HIGH

    N/A
    CPU architecture
    What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

    Importance: HIGH

    x86-64
    Intel Celeron J4005 uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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    N. of physical cores
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    2
    Intel Celeron J4005 has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
    CPU threads
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    2
    Intel Celeron J4005 offers 2 CPU threads, which is fewer than 93.9% of processors and equal to 6% of processors.
    Threads per core
    What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 2

    1
    Intel Celeron J4005 offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
    CPU boost clock speed
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    2.7 GHz
    Intel Celeron J4005 reaches a boost clock of 2.7 GHz which is lower than that of 96.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
    CPU base clock speed
    What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    2 x 2.0 GHz & 0 x 0 GHz
    Intel Celeron J4005 has a base clock of 2x2.0 GHz & 0x0 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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    Semiconductor size
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    14 nm
    Intel Celeron J4005 uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
    Foundry
    What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
    When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel 14 nm
    Intel Celeron J4005 is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
    L3 cache
    What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
    When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=16 MB

    0 MB
    Intel Celeron J4005 has an L3 cache of 0 MB which is smaller than that of 93.6% of processors and equal to that of 6.4% of processors.
    L2 cache
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    4 MB
    Intel Celeron J4005 has an L2 cache of 4 MB which is larger than that of 55.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% of processors.
    L1 cache
    What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
    When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=512 KB

    112 KB
    Intel Celeron J4005 has an L1 cache of 112 KB which is smaller than that of 98.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
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    DDR memory version
    What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: DDR5

    DDR4
    Intel Celeron J4005 supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
    Maximum memory speed
    What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=4800 MHz

    2,400 MHz
    Intel Celeron J4005 supports memory speeds up to 2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.2% of processors and equal to 12.4% of processors.
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
    When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=5600 MHz

    DDR4-2400 MHz
    Intel Celeron J4005 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to 10.6% of processors.
    Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
    What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
    When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=5200 MHz

    N/A
    Maximum memory capacity
    What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    8 GB
    Intel Celeron J4005 supports up to 8 GB of memory, which is less than 98.2% of processors and equal to 1.7% of processors.
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    Integrated graphics
    What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
    When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    Intel Celeron J4005 includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
    Intel UHD Graphics 600
    Integrated GPU model
    What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
    When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel UHD Graphics 600
    Intel Celeron J4005 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 600 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 59.9% of processors and equal to that in 0.5% of processors.
    Integrated GPU execution units
    What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24

    12
    Intel Celeron J4005 has 12 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 62.8% of processors and equal to 9.2% of processors.
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
    When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=350 MHz

    250 MHz
    Intel Celeron J4005 has an integrated GPU clock of 250 MHz which is lower than that of 95.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
    When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

    Importance: LOW

    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode)
    Intel Celeron J4005 supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 69.4% of processors and equal to 0.3% of processors.
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    TDP (Thermal design power)
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    10 W
    Intel Celeron J4005 has a TDP of 10 W which is lower than that of 94.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
    Base power (PL1)
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    10 W
    Intel Celeron J4005 has a base power of 10 W which is lower than that of 94% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
    Boost power (PL2)
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    10 W
    Intel Celeron J4005 has a boost power of 10 W which is lower than that of 95.7% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
    Tau (power duration limit)
    What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
    When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=28 s

    28 seconds
    Intel Celeron J4005 has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.8% of processors and equal to that of 85% of processors.
    Configurable TDP
    What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
    When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

    Importance: LOW

    no
    Intel Celeron J4005 does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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    Intel Celeron J4005 vs the average processor

    • 77.8% lower base power
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (10 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
      What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
      When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: <30 W

      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (10 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.10 W vs 45 W
    • 84.4% lower boost power
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (10 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
      What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
      When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: <50 W

      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (10 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.10 W vs 64 W
    • 47.8% smaller die size
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower die size than the average processor (93 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
      What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
      When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: <150 mm²

      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower die size than the average processor (93 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².93 mm² vs 178 mm²
    • 5 °C higher TJ Max
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
      What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
      When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

      Importance: LOW

      Good value: >=100 °C

      Intel Celeron J4005 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.105 °C vs 100 °C
    • 77.8% lower TDP
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower TDP than the average processor (10 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
      What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
      When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: <30 W

      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower TDP than the average processor (10 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.10 W vs 45 W
    • Includes crypto acceleration
      Intel Celeron J4005 includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
      What it is: Built-in hardware support for accelerating encryption and cryptographic tasks.
      When it matters: When encryption speed or secure workloads matter to you.

      Importance: LOW

      Intel Celeron J4005 includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.AES, SHA, PCLMULQDQ vs AES, SHA
    • 60% larger L2 cache
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
      What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
      When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: >=6 MB

      Intel Celeron J4005 has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.4 MB vs 2.5 MB
    • 2.78x cheaper
      Intel Celeron J4005 is cheaper than the average processor (£90 vs £250).
      Intel Celeron J4005 is cheaper than the average processor (£90 vs £250).£90 vs £250
    • Includes crypto acceleration
      Intel Celeron J4005 includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
    • 47.8% smaller die size
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower die size than the average processor (93 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    • 60% larger L2 cache
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    • 77.8% lower base power
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (10 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    • 84.4% lower boost power
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (10 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    • 5 °C higher TJ Max
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    • 77.8% lower TDP
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower TDP than the average processor (10 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

    Total
    Overall
    Platform
    Cache & Architecture
    Power & Thermal
    • Narrower instruction support
      Intel Celeron J4005 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    • Older CPU socket
      Intel Celeron J4005 uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,090 vs FP2).
    • 3 year/s older release date
      Intel Celeron J4005 has an older release date than the average processor (2,017 vs 2,020).
      December 2017
    • 56.1% weaker single-core performance
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,090 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    • 76.8% lower single-core score
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (342 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    • 37.2% lower boost clock
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    • 4 fewer CPU cores
      Intel Celeron J4005 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    • 87.9% lower multi-core score
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (579 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    • 85.3% lower PassMark score
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,547 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    • 6 fewer CPU threads
      Intel Celeron J4005 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    • No multithreading support
      Intel Celeron J4005 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
    • 1 fewer threads per core
      Intel Celeron J4005 has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
    • No Turbo Boost
      Intel Celeron J4005 does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
    • 8 lower clock multiplier
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    • Less advanced microarchitecture
      Intel Celeron J4005 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Gemini Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    • 16.7% larger process node
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    • 70.8% smaller L1 cache
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (112 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    • 10 fewer PCIe lanes
      Intel Celeron J4005 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (6 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    • Older PCIe version
      Intel Celeron J4005 supports an older PCIe version than the average processor (2 vs 3.0).
    • 87.5% less memory capacity
      Intel Celeron J4005 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    • 18.2% lower memory speed
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
    • 16.2% lower memory bandwidth
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (38.4 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    • 87.5% less memory per DIMM
      Intel Celeron J4005 has fewer memory per DIMM than the average processor (4 GB vs 32 GB). The average processor supports 32 GB of memory per DIMM.
    • Limited PCIe bifurcation
      Intel Celeron J4005 supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).
    • 50% fewer GPU execution units
      Intel Celeron J4005 has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    • 28.6% lower GPU clock speed
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (250 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
    • No configurable TDP
      Intel Celeron J4005 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
    • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    • 56.1% weaker single-core performance
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,090 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
      What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
      When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >3200

      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,090 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,090 vs 2,483
    • 76.8% lower single-core score
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (342 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
      What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
      When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >2000

      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (342 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.342 vs 1,471
    • 37.2% lower boost clock
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
      What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
      When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >4.7 GHz

      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.2.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
    • 4 fewer CPU cores
      Intel Celeron J4005 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
      What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
      When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: 8+

      Intel Celeron J4005 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
    • 87.9% lower multi-core score
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (579 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
      What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
      When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >8500

      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (579 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.579 vs 4,793
    • 85.3% lower PassMark score
      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,547 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
      What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
      When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >19000

      Intel Celeron J4005 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,547 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.1,547 vs 10,532.5
    • Less advanced microarchitecture
      Intel Celeron J4005 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Gemini Lake vs Kaby Lake).
      What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
      When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

      Importance: LOW

      Intel Celeron J4005 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Gemini Lake vs Kaby Lake).Gemini Lake vs Kaby Lake
    • 6 fewer CPU threads
      Intel Celeron J4005 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
      What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
      When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: 16+

      Intel Celeron J4005 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.2 vs 8
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    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Intel Celeron J4005?

    • Energy efficient with a low 10W TDP, making it ideal for 24/7 low-demand systems
    • Excellent for media streaming, specifically capable of handling 4K video playback at 60Hz
    • Very quiet operation, often suitable for fanless or near-silent mini-PC builds
    • Affordable entry-level pricing for budget-conscious users
    • Compact form factor is well-suited for POS systems, cash registers, and small home servers

    What customers dislike about Intel Celeron J4005?

    • Extremely limited processing power with only 2 cores and 2 threads, leading to poor multitasking
    • Struggles with modern operating systems; barely meets requirements for Windows 10 and runs Windows 11 very slowly
    • Unsuitable for demanding tasks like video editing, modern gaming, or professional graphic design
    • Non-upgradeable as the CPU is typically soldered (BGA) to the motherboard
    • Official RAM support is often capped at 8GB, which may limit power users

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    The ASUSTOR Nimbustor 2 (AS5202T) is a 2-bay NAS geared toward streamers and power users, powered by an Intel Celeron J4005 processor and 2GB of upgradeable DDR4 RAM. HardwareCooking highlights its high-speed performance, quiet operation (19dB), and "gaming-inspired" aesthetic, securing a Gold Medal for balancing speed and efficiency. The unit features dual 2.5GbE ports, allowing...Read more

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    14/03/2026
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    Released in early 2018, the Intel Celeron J4005 is a 10W TDP, 2-core/2-thread processor with a 2.00 GHz base frequency (boosting to 2.70 GHz), suitable for quiet mini-PCs or energy-efficient home media centers. It features 4 MB of L2 cache and integrated UHD Graphics 600 supporting DirectX 12, aimed at basic computing. However, the J4005 is limited to basic tasks, scoring roughly...Read more

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