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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£90
  • Avg. price in US: ~$110
  • PassMark benchmark result: 2812
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 2.5 GHz

Intel Celeron J4105 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.6

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%

3.6

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.6

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%

2.8

Performance

18.0%

4.4

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.3

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.2

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.0

Platform

1.0%

6.6

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

  • 1.1
    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%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.0

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Celeron J4105 is a quad-core, 14nm desktop SoC from the Gemini Lake family. It has a base clock of 1.5 GHz and a burst frequency up to 2.5 GHz, with 4 MB of L2 cache. The processor has a low 10W TDP, making it suitable for energy-efficient mini-PCs. It features integrated UHD Graphics 600 with 4K support at 60Hz. It also supports dual-channel DDR4/LPDDR4 memory up to 2400 MT/s. The processor's performance is limited to basic tasks. It lacks the power for modern gaming, video editing, or heavy multitasking. It is typically soldered to the motherboard, preventing upgrades.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Celeron J4105

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%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

3.6
Intel Celeron J4105 has a technical score of 3.58 points, which is lower than that of 92.7% 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 J4105 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%

3.6

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.5
Intel Celeron J4105 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.5 points, which is lower than 85.9% 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

desktop
Intel Celeron J4105 belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% 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 J4105 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 J4105 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+

4
Intel Celeron J4105 has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% 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+

4
Intel Celeron J4105 offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% 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 J4105 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

2.5 GHz
Intel Celeron J4105 reaches a boost clock of 2.5 GHz which is lower than that of 98% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% 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

4 x 1.5 GHz
Intel Celeron J4105 has a base clock of 4x1.5 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 J4105 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 J4105 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 J4105 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 J4105 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

224 KB
Intel Celeron J4105 has an L1 cache of 224 KB which is smaller than that of 78% of processors and equal to that of 1% 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 J4105 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 J4105 supports memory speeds up to 2,400 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 J4105 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2,400 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 J4105 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 J4105 includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
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 J4105 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 J4105 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 J4105 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), VC-1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW de
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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 J4105 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 J4105 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 J4105 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 J4105 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 J4105 does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Celeron J4105 vs the average processor

  • 77.8% lower base power
    Intel Celeron J4105 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 J4105 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 J4105 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 J4105 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 J4105 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 J4105 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
  • 2x more L2 per core
    Intel Celeron J4105 has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1 MB/core

    Intel Celeron J4105 has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel Celeron J4105 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 J4105 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 J4105 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 J4105 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
  • 60% larger L2 cache
    Intel Celeron J4105 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 J4105 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 J4105 is cheaper than the average processor (£90 vs £250).
    Intel Celeron J4105 is cheaper than the average processor (£90 vs £250).£90 vs £250
  • 47.8% smaller die size
    Intel Celeron J4105 has a lower die size than the average processor (93 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 2x more L2 per core
    Intel Celeron J4105 has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 60% larger L2 cache
    Intel Celeron J4105 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 J4105 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 J4105 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 J4105 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 J4105 has a lower TDP than the average processor (10 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

Total
Overall
Cache & Architecture
Power & Thermal
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Celeron J4105 uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1090 vs FP2).
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Celeron J4105 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 3 year/s older release date
    Intel Celeron J4105 has an older release date than the average processor (2017 vs 2020).
    December 2,017
  • 57.3% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Celeron J4105 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,060 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 77.9% lower single-core score
    Intel Celeron J4105 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (325 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 41.9% lower boost clock
    Intel Celeron J4105 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 93.2% lower multi-core score
    Intel Celeron J4105 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (325 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 73.3% lower PassMark score
    Intel Celeron J4105 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,812 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Celeron J4105 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • No multithreading support
    Intel Celeron J4105 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Celeron J4105 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 37.5% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Celeron J4105 has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Intel Celeron J4105 has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 13 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Celeron J4105 has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (15 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Celeron J4105 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Gemini Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Celeron J4105 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 41.7% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Celeron J4105 has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (224 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 10 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel Celeron J4105 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (6 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Older PCIe version
    Intel Celeron J4105 supports an older PCIe version than the average processor (2 vs 3.0).
  • 87.5% less memory capacity
    Intel Celeron J4105 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 J4105 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 J4105 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.
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    Intel Celeron J4105 supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    Intel Celeron J4105 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 J4105 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 J4105 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    Intel Celeron J4105 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.
  • 57.3% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Celeron J4105 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,060 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 J4105 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,060 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,060 vs 2,483
  • 77.9% lower single-core score
    Intel Celeron J4105 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (325 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 J4105 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (325 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.325 vs 1,471
  • 41.9% lower boost clock
    Intel Celeron J4105 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.5 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 J4105 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.2.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 93.2% lower multi-core score
    Intel Celeron J4105 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (325 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 J4105 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (325 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.325 vs 4,793
  • 73.3% lower PassMark score
    Intel Celeron J4105 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,812 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 J4105 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,812 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.2,812 vs 10,532.5
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Celeron J4105 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 J4105 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Gemini Lake vs Kaby Lake).Gemini Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Celeron J4105 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 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 J4105 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • No multithreading support
    Intel Celeron J4105 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
    What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
    When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel Celeron J4105 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
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What customers like about Intel Celeron J4105?

  • Ultra-low power consumption (10W TDP), making it ideal for 24/7 home servers or NAS setups.
  • Efficient for basic day-to-day tasks like web browsing, email, and office applications.
  • Surprisingly capable of handling home virtualization and multiple Docker containers.
  • Supports hardware-accelerated video decoding (Intel Quick Sync), useful for media streaming.
  • Affordable entry point for building low-cost, silent mini-PCs or media centers.
  • Good reliability for simple business systems like POS terminals or cash registers.

What customers dislike about Intel Celeron J4105?

  • Extremely limited processing power; struggles with modern, resource-heavy operating systems like Windows 11.
  • Poor performance for gaming; only suitable for 2D titles or very old 3D games at minimum settings.
  • Not suitable for demanding applications such as video editing, 3D rendering, or CAD software.
  • Limited multitasking capabilities compared to even older Core i3 or i5 processors.
  • Low single-core clock speeds can lead to stuttering in some 4K/60Hz video playback scenarios.
  • Non-upgradable as it is typically soldered directly to the motherboard (BGA).

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openbenchmarking.org
Q4 2018
Intel Celeron J4105 Benchmarks, Linux Performance

The Intel Celeron J4105 is a 14nm, 10W TDP quad-core processor designed for low-power, fanless, or small-form-factor desktop systems. It features a 1.5 GHz base frequency, 2.5 GHz burst speed, and supports virtualization. Ideal for basic workloads, 4K media consumption, and entry-level Linux systems, the processor provides adequate performance for light computing needs. While its...Read more

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theramblinman.ca
16/04/2018
Celeron J4105 – First Week Impressions

The Intel Celeron J4105, specifically on the ASRock J4105-ITX motherboard, is highlighted as a powerful, low-power (10W) solution for consolidating home servers, replacing noisier, more power-intensive setups. Key advantages include its efficient performance in running Docker containers, low-cost hardware, and the inclusion of four SATA ports, making it ideal for a home NAS. While...Read more

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futura-sciences.com
15/04/2021
Review of the Odyssey Blue J4105 mini-PC at a budget price

The Seeed Studio Odyssey Blue J4105 is a versatile, compact mini PC designed for makers, featuring an Intel Celeron J4105 processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, and an onboard ATSAMD21 coprocessor for Arduino development. Its key advantages include exceptional connectivity with dual Gigabit Ethernet, a 40-pin Raspberry Pi-compatible header, and M.2 slots for storage or 4G/5G expansion....Read more

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cachem.fr
29/11/2018
The QNAP HS-453DX NAS is now available to everyone

The QNAP HS-453DX is a fanless, set-top box styled NAS featuring an Intel Celeron J4105 processor, up to 8GB DDR4 RAM, and hybrid storage with 10GbE connectivity. Key advantages include silent operation, HDMI 2.0 for 4K@60Hz output, and robust performance for media-centric home environments. Disadvantages include a higher price point, potential heat buildup requiring careful...Read more

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cachem.fr
01/04/2019
QNAP HS-453DX Review: The Ultimate NAS?

The QNAP HS-453DX, reviewed by Cachem, is a silent, fanless NAS designed for home cinema, featuring an Intel Celeron J4105 processor, two 3.5-inch bays, and two M.2 SATA SSD slots. Key advantages include its 10GbE port, 4K-capable HDMI 2.0 output, and near-silent operation for multimedia applications. However, the unit is limited by a high price point, significant top-chassis heat,...Read more

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macitynet.it
27/04/2026
QNAP HS-453DX Review: The Living Room NAS

The QNAP HS-453DX is a fanless, silent NAS designed for living rooms, featuring a sleek, low-profile design ideal for media centers, combining 3.5-inch drive bays with M.2 SSD slots for high-speed, silent performance. The unit includes a 10GbE port, Intel Celeron J4105 processor, and HDMI 2.0 for 4K streaming, offering high versatility for applications like Plex or surveillance....Read more

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id.nl
29/10/2021
QNAP TVS-675 review: NAS with a unique processor

The QNAP TVS-675 distinguishes itself by using a Zhaoxin KaiXian KX-U6580 8-core processor, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional Intel/AMD hardware for small-to-medium businesses, with support for both QTS and ZFS-based QuTS hero operating systems. Key pros include extensive connectivity with dual 2.5GbE ports (up to 5 Gbps), two internal M.2 NVMe SSD slots, and dual...Read more

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