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  • Avg. price: ~£320
  • PassMark benchmark result: 3309
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 2.8 GHz

Intel Celeron N5100 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.8

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%

3.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.8

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%

2.6

Performance

18.0%

5.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.0

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.6

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

  • 1.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.5

    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%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.5
    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%

    1.6

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Celeron N5100 is a quad-core, quad-thread entry-level processor from the Jasper Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10nm process with a base frequency of 1.1 GHz and a burst speed up to 2.8 GHz. Key characteristics include its 6W Thermal Design Power (TDP), 4MB L3 cache, and integrated Intel UHD Graphics with 24 execution units. Its main pros are extreme energy efficiency, which allows for fanless and silent operation in mini-PCs or thin laptops, and reliable performance for basic office tasks, web browsing, and 4K media playback. However, its primary cons are limited raw performance for heavy multitasking or gaming, as well as a lack of hyper-threading, which makes it unsuitable for demanding professional workloads or 3D rendering.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Celeron N5100

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

3.8
Intel Celeron N5100 has a technical score of 3.75 points, which is lower than that of 89.6% 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 N5100 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%

3.8

Overall score

40.0%

8.8

Price

5.3
Intel Celeron N5100 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.3 points, which is lower than 91.6% 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

mobile
Intel Celeron N5100 belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% 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

FCBGA1338
Intel Celeron N5100 uses the FCBGA1338 CPU socket, which is older than that of 91.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% 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 N5100 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 N5100 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 N5100 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 N5100 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

2.8 GHz
Intel Celeron N5100 reaches a boost clock of 2.8 GHz which is lower than that of 94.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.1% 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 2.8 GHz
Intel Celeron N5100 has a base clock of 4x2.8 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

10 nm
Intel Celeron N5100 uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 52.3% of processors and equal to that of 19.1% 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 10 nm
Intel Celeron N5100 is built on the Intel 10 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 52.3% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% 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

4 MB
Intel Celeron N5100 has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 70.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.6% 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

1.5 MB
Intel Celeron N5100 has an L2 cache of 1.5 MB which is smaller than that of 62.5% of processors and equal to that of 4.6% 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

256 KB
Intel Celeron N5100 has an L1 cache of 256 KB which is smaller than that of 59.4% of processors and equal to that of 18.5% 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/LPDDR4X
Intel Celeron N5100 supports DDR DDR4/LPDDR4X, which is newer than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to that of 3% 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

2,933 MHz
Intel Celeron N5100 supports memory speeds up to 2933 MHz, which is higher than that of 46.3% of processors and equal to 5.1% 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

2,933 MHz
Intel Celeron N5100 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to 2933 MHz, which is lower than that of 53.9% of processors and equal to 0.6% 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

16 GB
Intel Celeron N5100 supports up to 16 GB of memory, which is less than 91.7% of processors and equal to 6.4% 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 N5100 includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Intel UHD 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 24EU
Intel Celeron N5100 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 24EU integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 63% of processors and equal to that in 0.2% 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

24
Intel Celeron N5100 has 24 GPU execution units, which is more than 49.2% of processors and equal to 21.6% 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

350 MHz
Intel Celeron N5100 has an integrated GPU clock of 350 MHz which is higher than that of 43.5% of processors and equal to that of 29.6% 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

VP9 (HW decode/encode)
Intel Celeron N5100 supports VP9 (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 75.9% of processors and equal to 0.1% 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

6 W
Intel Celeron N5100 has a TDP of 6 W which is lower than that of 96.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% 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

6 W
Intel Celeron N5100 has a base power of 6 W which is lower than that of 96.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% 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

20 W
Intel Celeron N5100 has a boost power of 20 W which is lower than that of 92.7% of processors and equal to that of 0.4% 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 N5100 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 N5100 does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Celeron N5100 vs the average processor

  • 86.7% lower base power
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 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 N5100 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.6 W vs 45 W
  • 64.2% smaller die size
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower die size than the average processor (63.8 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 N5100 has a lower die size than the average processor (63.8 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².63.8 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • 68.8% lower boost power
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (20 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 N5100 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (20 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.20 W vs 64 W
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel Celeron N5100 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 N5100 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
  • 86.7% lower TDP
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 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 N5100 has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.6 W vs 45 W
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Celeron N5100 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4X vs DDR4).
    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

    Intel Celeron N5100 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4X vs DDR4).DDR4/LPDDR4X vs DDR4
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Celeron N5100 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Jasper 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 N5100 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Jasper Lake vs Kaby Lake).Jasper Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Celeron N5100 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 10 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    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 Celeron N5100 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 10 nm vs Intel 14 nm).Intel 10 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 64.2% smaller die size
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower die size than the average processor (63.8 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Celeron N5100 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Jasper Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Celeron N5100 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 10 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Celeron N5100 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4X vs DDR4).
  • 86.7% lower base power
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 68.8% lower boost power
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (20 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 86.7% lower TDP
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Celeron N5100 uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,338 vs FP2).
  • 70.7% lower single-core score
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (431 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 34.9% lower boost clock
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 45% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,366 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 58.5% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (201 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 78.1% lower multi-core score
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,051 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 68.6% lower PassMark score
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,309 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Celeron N5100 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • No multithreading support
    Intel Celeron N5100 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Celeron N5100 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 50% lower bus speed
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower bus speed than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Intel Celeron N5100 has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 17 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (11 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • No Turbo Boost
    Intel Celeron N5100 does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    Intel Celeron N5100 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 40% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 33.3% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (256 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 24% less L2 per core
    Intel Celeron N5100 has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.4 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 8 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel Celeron N5100 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 75% less memory capacity
    Intel Celeron N5100 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Celeron N5100 supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (VP9 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Celeron N5100 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    Intel Celeron N5100 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.
  • 70.7% lower single-core score
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (431 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 N5100 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (431 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.431 vs 1,471
  • 34.9% lower boost clock
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.8 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 N5100 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.2.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 45% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,366 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 N5100 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,366 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,366 vs 2,483
  • 58.5% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (201 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 N5100 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (201 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.201 vs 484
  • 78.1% lower multi-core score
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,051 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 N5100 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,051 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,051 vs 4,793
  • 68.6% lower PassMark score
    Intel Celeron N5100 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,309 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 N5100 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,309 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.3,309 vs 10,532.5
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    Intel Celeron N5100 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Celeron N5100 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Celeron N5100 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 N5100 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
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What customers like about Intel Celeron N5100?

  • Capable of smooth 4K video playback and streaming
  • Excellent for basic office tasks like Word, Gmail, and spreadsheets
  • Low power consumption (6W TDP) allows for quiet, fanless laptop designs
  • Reliable for daily web browsing and light multitasking
  • Cost-effective choice for entry-level notebooks and rugged tablets
  • Good performance per watt for 24/7 industrial or home server use

What customers dislike about Intel Celeron N5100?

  • Very poor performance for modern 3D gaming (e.g., struggles with Roblox or Minecraft at higher settings)
  • Significant slowdown during heavy multitasking or intensive background processes
  • Limited single-thread performance compared to Core i3 or Ryzen 3 alternatives
  • Can struggle to run resource-heavy websites or complex web applications smoothly
  • Integrated graphics are optimized for media decoding rather than rendering or 3D work
  • May exhibit thermal throttling under continuous high load in some fanless chassis

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Intel Celeron N5100 @ 1.10GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Celeron N5100 is a budget-friendly, 10nm quad-core processor from the Jasper Lake family featuring a 1.1 GHz base clock, turbo boost up to 2.8 GHz, and an extremely low 6W TDP, making it ideal for fanless, silent devices like rugged tablets and entry-level laptops. With a PassMark CPU Mark score around 3,309, it efficiently handles basic daily tasks such as web browsing,...Read more

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Intel Celeron N5100 Benchmarks - Geekbench

The Intel Celeron N5100 is a 10nm, quad-core Jasper Lake processor designed for budget laptops and industrial devices, featuring a 1.1 GHz base clock and up to 2.8 GHz burst speed. Geekbench 6 results show single-core scores around 476 and multi-core scores around 1378, representing up to 30% better performance than previous models like the N4020. Key advantages of the N5100 include...Read more

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bm.hardlimit.com
01/02/2021
Intel Celeron N5100: info, benchmark and comparison

The Intel Core i9-13900K is a 24-core (8 E) hybrid processor achieving exceptional single-core speeds up to 5.8 GHz, serving as a high-performance successor to the 12900K [Hardlimit]. It delivers top-tier multi-core performance for rendering and content creation, supported by significant cache increases and compatibility with both DDR4 and DDR5 memory [Club386]. Key advantages...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
01/03/2026
Intel Celeron N5100 vs i5-6300HQ - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-6300HQ (2015) outperforms the Intel Celeron N5100 (2021) by approximately 29% in multi-threaded tasks, despite the Celeron being newer, based on benchmarks. While the i5-6300HQ serves as a capable, higher-performance, 45W TDP chip for demanding apps, the 6W TDP Celeron N5100 is designed for energy efficiency, fanless designs, and basic productivity. The Celeron...Read more

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chinamobilemag.de
25/08/2021
Alldocube GTBook Review - Jasper Lake Celeron N5100 with 10nm and WiFi 6

The Alldocube GTBook is highlighted as a high-quality budget laptop featuring a premium all-metal aluminum chassis, a 14.1-inch Full HD IPS display with 96% sRGB coverage, and a backlit keyboard. Powered by an Intel Celeron N5100, 12GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD, it provides a smooth, fanless experience for office work, though it uses a slower SATA SSD and the CPU throttles under heavy...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
01/03/2021
Intel Celeron N5100 | LaptopMedia

The Intel Celeron N5100 is a "Jasper Lake" quad-core, 10nm processor designed for budget, low-power laptops. Operating with a 6W TDP, it offers high energy efficiency suitable for fanless designs and daily tasks like web browsing. While providing around 30% better single-thread performance than predecessors, it remains limited to basic usage and cannot handle heavy tasks or gaming....Read more

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laptopmedia.com
30/01/2023
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15", 2022) Review: Celeron N5100

The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15", 2022) is an entry-level laptop offering better-than-expected build quality with a comfortable keyboard, silent passive cooling, and a 42Wh battery lasting over 9 hours of browsing. While it features a physical webcam shutter, the device suffers from a poor TN display with narrow viewing angles, low 246-nit brightness, and limited 54% sRGB coverage....Read more

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19/06/2026
Intel Celeron N5100: Specifications and Benchmark Tests

The Intel Celeron N5100 is a 10nm Jasper Lake quad-core processor designed for budget, fanless laptops, featuring a 1.10–2.80 GHz frequency, 4MB L3 cache, and a very low 6W TDP. It supports modern features like Wi-Fi 6 and LPDDR4x-2933, making it a capable option for silent, basic mobile computing. Performance is limited to daily tasks such as web browsing and document editing, with...Read more

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