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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£95
  • Avg. price in US: ~$110
  • PassMark benchmark result: 2930
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 2.7 GHz

Intel Celeron J4125 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

2.9

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%

2.9

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Very poor
2.9

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%

1.7

Performance

18.0%

4.4

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.3

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.0

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.4

Platform

1.0%

6.6

Integrated Graphics

Very 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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

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

  • 1.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.2

    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 J4125 is a quad-core processor from the Gemini Lake Refresh family. It has 4 threads, a 2.0 GHz base frequency, and a burst speed of up to 2.7 GHz with a 4 MB L2 cache. Released in late 2019, it includes integrated Intel UHD Graphics 600 capable of 4K output at 60Hz and supports DDR4/LPDDR4 memory up to 2400 MT/s. The processor's advantages include low 10W Thermal Design Power (TDP). This allows for energy-efficient, fanless cooling in mini-PCs and low-power servers, and its hardware-accelerated video decoding (HEVC/VP9). Limitations include its 14nm lithography, lack of hyper-threading, and an official maximum memory support of only 8 GB. This makes it unsuitable for modern gaming or heavy multitasking.

    Technical Specifications of processor Intel Celeron J4125

    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

    2.9
    Intel Celeron J4125 has a technical score of 2.91 points, which is lower than that of 99.6% 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 J4125 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%

    2.9

    Overall score

    40.0%

    10

    Price

    5.0
    Intel Celeron J4125 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5 points, which is lower than 96.5% 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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

    4 x 2.0 GHz
    Intel Celeron J4125 has a base clock of 4x2.0 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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

    ?
    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 J4125 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 J4125 does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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    Intel Celeron J4125 vs the average processor

    • 77.8% lower base power
      Intel Celeron J4125 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 J4125 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
    • 47.8% smaller die size
      Intel Celeron J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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
    • 2.63x cheaper
      Intel Celeron J4125 is cheaper than the average processor (£95 vs £250).
      Intel Celeron J4125 is cheaper than the average processor (£95 vs £250).£95 vs £250
    • 47.8% smaller die size
      Intel Celeron J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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.
    • 5 °C higher TJ Max
      Intel Celeron J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,090 vs FP2).
    • Narrower instruction support
      Intel Celeron J4125 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).
    • 53.7% weaker single-core performance
      Intel Celeron J4125 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,150 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    • 76.7% lower single-core score
      Intel Celeron J4125 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (343 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    • 37.2% lower boost clock
      Intel Celeron J4125 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.
    • 84.7% weaker multi-core performance
      Intel Celeron J4125 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (425 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    • 65.7% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
      Intel Celeron J4125 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (166 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    • 80.1% lower multi-core score
      Intel Celeron J4125 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (956 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    • 72.2% lower PassMark score
      Intel Celeron J4125 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,930 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    • 2 fewer CPU cores
      Intel Celeron J4125 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    • No multithreading support
      Intel Celeron J4125 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
    • 4 fewer CPU threads
      Intel Celeron J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
    • 8 lower clock multiplier
      Intel Celeron J4125 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 J4125 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Gemini Lake Refresh vs Kaby Lake).
    • 16.7% larger process node
      Intel Celeron J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (6 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    • Older PCIe version
      Intel Celeron J4125 supports an older PCIe version than the average processor (2 vs 3.0).
    • 87.5% less memory capacity
      Intel Celeron J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).
    • 50% fewer GPU execution units
      Intel Celeron J4125 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 J4125 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 J4125 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
    • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
      Intel Celeron J4125 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.
    • 53.7% weaker single-core performance
      Intel Celeron J4125 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,150 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 J4125 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,150 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,150 vs 2,483
    • 76.7% lower single-core score
      Intel Celeron J4125 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (343 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 J4125 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (343 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.343 vs 1,471
    • 37.2% lower boost clock
      Intel Celeron J4125 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 J4125 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
    • 84.7% weaker multi-core performance
      Intel Celeron J4125 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (425 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
      What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
      When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >4700

      Intel Celeron J4125 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (425 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.425 vs 2,783
    • 65.7% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
      Intel Celeron J4125 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (166 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
      What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
      When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >600

      Intel Celeron J4125 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (166 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.166 vs 484
    • 80.1% lower multi-core score
      Intel Celeron J4125 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (956 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 J4125 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (956 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.956 vs 4,793
    • 72.2% lower PassMark score
      Intel Celeron J4125 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,930 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 J4125 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,930 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.2,930 vs 10,532.5
    • Less advanced microarchitecture
      Intel Celeron J4125 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Gemini Lake Refresh 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 J4125 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Gemini Lake Refresh vs Kaby Lake).Gemini Lake Refresh vs Kaby Lake
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    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Intel Celeron J4125?

    • Efficient for 4K video playback and media streaming
    • Low power consumption (10W TDP), making it ideal for fanless or compact designs
    • Reliable for basic office tasks, web browsing, and light multitasking
    • Strong value for budget-friendly mini PCs and home servers like Home Assistant
    • Includes AES-NI support, which is beneficial for basic VPN and firewall use
    • Solid performance for lightweight emulation (up to PSP and Sega Saturn)

    What customers dislike about Intel Celeron J4125?

    • Struggles with modern gaming and resource-heavy tasks like video editing
    • Limited multitasking performance when running multiple high-demand applications
    • Noticeable sluggishness at base frequencies before the CPU boosts during new activities
    • Locked multiplier prevents overclocking for users seeking more power
    • Becoming outdated compared to newer chips like the Intel N100
    • Lacks an official upgrade path to Windows 11 for many older hardware configurations

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    Q1 2020
    Intel Celeron J4125 @ 2.00GHz - CPU Benchmarks

    The Intel Celeron J4125 is a low-power, 10W TDP quad-core processor designed for mini-PCs, featuring a 2.0 GHz base clock and up to 2.7 GHz burst. Based on PassMark data, it offers an average CPU Mark of 2,930, marking it as a capable entry-level option for light tasks. Pros include efficient performance with integrated Intel UHD Graphics 600, which supports 4K at 60Hz and hardware...Read more

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    Q4 2020
    Intel Celeron J4125 Benchmarks, Linux Performance

    The Intel Celeron J4125 is a 14nm quad-core processor designed for low-power, fanless desktop and embedded systems, featuring a base frequency of 2.0 GHz that boosts to 2.7 GHz. It is highly power-efficient and suited for tasks like Home Assistant or budget media PC usage due to its integrated UHD Graphics 600. However, the chip struggles with demanding, high-throughput tasks like...Read more

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    browser.geekbench.com
    01/03/2026
    Intel Celeron J4125 Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

    a little longer 1 siteHere are top web results for exploring this topic:Geekbench Browser· Celeron J4125 Benchmarks - Geekbench BrowserBenchmark results for the Intel Celeron J4125 can be found below. The data on this chart is gathered from user-submitted Geekbench 6 results from the Geekbench Browser. Geekbench 6 scores are calibrated against a baseline score of 2500 (which is the...Read more

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    servethehome.com
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    The ServeTheHome review of the Topton Intel J4125 4x i225 fanless appliance highlights a power-efficient, silent solution for pfSense, OPNsense, or Proxmox VE, utilizing Intel i225-V B3 NICs to ensure 2.5GbE stability. With a quad-core Celeron J4125, the unit offers solid performance for basic firewall tasks, idling at a low 5.5W-6.7W, while the large heatsink chassis keeps it cool....Read more

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    cnx-software.com
    19/05/2021
    Beelink GKmini Review – An Intel Celeron J4125 mini PC reviewed with Windows 10 Pro & Ubuntu 20.04

    The Beelink GKmini is an actively cooled, compact mini PC powered by an Intel Celeron J4125, featuring 8GB DDR4 RAM and 256GB SSD, making it ideal for basic office tasks and media consumption. Key advantages include pre-installed Windows 10 Pro, dual 4K HDMI outputs, and a 2.5-inch drive bay for storage expansion. However, the device is limited by single-channel memory, which...Read more

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    zonadepruebas.com
    27/08/2021
    Mini PC with Intel J4125 - TESTING ZONE

    a little longerThinking a little longer This forum thread details a user's experience building a silent, low-power Mini-ITX PC using an ASRock motherboard with a soldered Intel Celeron J4125 processor for retro-emulation and multimedia use. The build features 8GB of DDR4 RAM and is configured to run as both a robust media server via MiniDLNA/Samba and a capable gaming machine using...Read more

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    digitaltravelart.altervista.org
    30/09/2021
    Hystou H3-J4125 Mini PC Review - Digital Travel Art

    The Digital Travel Art review highlights the Hystou H3-J4125 (Intel Celeron J4125, 4GB RAM, 64GB SSD) as a compact, fanless, and budget-friendly PC ideal for basic multimedia, 4K streaming, and home theater use. Its all-aluminum chassis offers premium build quality and passive heat dissipation, although the accompanying power adapter is disproportionately large. While performance is...Read more

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    technologyinsider.nl
    03/10/2025
    Synology DS225 Plus Review: A versatile yet modest NAS

    The TechnologyInsider review identifies the Synology DS225+ as a modest update to the DS224+, retaining the Intel Celeron J4125 processor and 2GB of RAM. While the CPU is aging, it continues to deliver capable performance for light 1080p transcoding and general home/small office NAS tasks. The core focus of this model is the introduction of 2.5GbE LAN connectivity, which doubles...Read more

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    notebookcheck.nl
    09/05/2021
    Beelink GK Mini PC Review: Ready-to-use HTPC

    The Beelink GK Mini is an ultra-compact, energy-efficient desktop designed for light office work, digital signage, and HTPC use, powered by an Intel Celeron J4125 processor. It features 8GB of DDR4 RAM and 4K capability via dual HDMI ports, all within a tiny chassis. While pros include,silent operation, and easy mounting, the primary con is its limited, slow performance compared to...Read more

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    id.nl
    22/05/2024
    Looking for a NAS? This Synology NAS fits your needs

    The id.nl guide classifies Synology NAS devices by user needs, starting with the beginner-friendly BeeStation, which offers extreme simplicity and pre-installed 4TB storage, but lacks the full DSM operating system and app expandability. Mid-range models like the DS223 and DS224+ provide the full DSM experience for backups and photo organization, with the DS224+ offering better...Read more

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