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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£150
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • PassMark benchmark result: 3989
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 2.9 GHz

Intel Celeron N5105 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%

3.2

Technical Score

10.0%

7.4

User score

Poor
3.2

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%

1.9

Performance

18.0%

5.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.8

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.2

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.3

Platform

1.0%

6.6

Integrated Graphics

Poor
7.4

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%

10

User reviews

30.0%

1.2

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
(2)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

Very good
  • 1.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.8

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    1.1

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.3

    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%

    1.3

    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 N5105 is a quad-core, four-thread processor from the Jasper Lake family, built on a 10nm lithography with a base frequency of 2.0 GHz and a burst frequency of up to 2.9 GHz. Its main characteristics include 4MB of L3 cache, a low 10W thermal design power (TDP), and integrated Intel UHD Graphics with 24 execution units that support 4K video at 60Hz. Main pros include its exceptional power efficiency for 24/7 operation, silent fanless cooling potential, and strong performance in light office tasks, web browsing, and hardware-accelerated media transcoding for home servers. However, its primary cons are the lack of multithreading, a relatively low 16GB official RAM limit, and insufficient processing power for heavy 4K video editing or modern AAA gaming.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Celeron N5105

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%

1.9

Performance

18.0%

5.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.8

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.2

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.3

Platform

1.0%

6.6

Integrated Graphics

3.2
Intel Celeron N5105 has a technical score of 3.23 points, which is lower than that of 98% 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%

10

User reviews

30.0%

1.2

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
(2)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.4
Intel Celeron N5105 has a user score of 7.37 points, which is lower than that of 91.7% of products in this category.
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.
1.2
Intel Celeron N5105 has a popularity of 1.2 points, which is higher than 72.2% 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%

9.7

Price

5.5
Intel Celeron N5105 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

mobile
Intel Celeron N5105 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 N5105 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 N5105 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 N5105 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 N5105 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 N5105 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

2.9 GHz
Intel Celeron N5105 reaches a boost clock of 2.9 GHz which is lower than that of 94% 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 N5105 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

10 nm
Intel Celeron N5105 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 N5105 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 N5105 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 N5105 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 N5105 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
Intel Celeron N5105 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

2,933 MHz
Intel Celeron N5105 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

LPDDR4X-2933 MHz
Intel Celeron N5105 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR4X-2933 MHz, which is lower than that of 53.8% 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 N5105 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 N5105 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
Intel Celeron N5105 uses the Intel UHD Graphics integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 63.4% of processors and equal to that in 1.2% 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 N5105 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

450 MHz
Intel Celeron N5105 has an integrated GPU clock of 450 MHz which is higher than that of 81.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% 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

AV1 (HW decode)
Intel Celeron N5105 supports AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 63.1% of processors and equal to 10.8% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

10 W
Intel Celeron N5105 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 N5105 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

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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

?
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 N5105 does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Celeron N5105 vs the average processor

  • 77.8% lower base power
    Intel Celeron N5105 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 N5105 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
  • 64.2% smaller die size
    Intel Celeron N5105 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 N5105 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
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel Celeron N5105 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 N5105 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 N5105 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 N5105 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
  • 2 wider front-end design
    Intel Celeron N5105 has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
    What it is: How many instructions the CPU front end can decode or dispatch per cycle at the architectural level.
    When it matters: When you are comparing deeper architectural throughput rather than user-visible speed in normal buying decisions.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: 4

    Intel Celeron N5105 has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.6 vs 4
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Celeron N5105 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 N5105 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Jasper Lake vs Kaby Lake).Jasper Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 21.9% more popular
    Intel Celeron N5105 is more popular than the average processor (1.22 vs 1.000).
    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.
    Intel Celeron N5105 is more popular than the average processor (1.22 vs 1.000).1.22 vs 1
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Celeron N5105 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 N5105 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 10 nm vs Intel 14 nm).Intel 10 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 2 wider front-end design
    Intel Celeron N5105 has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • 64.2% smaller die size
    Intel Celeron N5105 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 N5105 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Jasper Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Celeron N5105 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 10 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Intel Celeron N5105 has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 77.8% lower base power
    Intel Celeron N5105 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 N5105 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 N5105 has a lower TDP than the average processor (10 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

Total
Overall
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Power & Thermal
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Celeron N5105 uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,338 vs FP2).
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Celeron N5105 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, F16C, AES, SHA, CLMUL vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 68.3% lower single-core score
    Intel Celeron N5105 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (467 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 32.6% lower boost clock
    Intel Celeron N5105 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 39.9% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Celeron N5105 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,493 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 70.5% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Celeron N5105 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (820 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 51.4% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Celeron N5105 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (235 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 73.6% lower multi-core score
    Intel Celeron N5105 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,264 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 62.1% lower PassMark score
    Intel Celeron N5105 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,989 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Celeron N5105 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • No multithreading support
    Intel Celeron N5105 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Celeron N5105 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Intel Celeron N5105 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 N5105 has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    Intel Celeron N5105 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 N5105 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 N5105 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 N5105 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 N5105 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 N5105 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 75% less memory capacity
    Intel Celeron N5105 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 N5105 supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Celeron N5105 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    Intel Celeron N5105 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.
  • 68.3% lower single-core score
    Intel Celeron N5105 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (467 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 N5105 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (467 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.467 vs 1,471
  • 32.6% lower boost clock
    Intel Celeron N5105 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.9 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 N5105 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.2.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 39.9% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Celeron N5105 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,493 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 N5105 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,493 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,493 vs 2,483
  • 70.5% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Celeron N5105 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (820 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 N5105 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (820 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.820 vs 2,783
  • 51.4% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Celeron N5105 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (235 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 N5105 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (235 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.235 vs 484
  • 73.6% lower multi-core score
    Intel Celeron N5105 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,264 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 N5105 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,264 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,264 vs 4,793
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    Intel Celeron N5105 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 N5105 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
  • 62.1% lower PassMark score
    Intel Celeron N5105 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,989 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 N5105 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,989 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.3,989 vs 10,532.5
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Intel Celeron N5105?

  • Excellent power efficiency with a low 10W TDP, ideal for 24/7 home servers or fanless builds.
  • Strong hardware transcoding capabilities for Plex, supporting multiple 1080p and even 4K streams.
  • Cost-effective performance for basic office tasks, web browsing, and 4K video playback.
  • Capable of handling retro gaming up to the early 2010s era and some modern cloud gaming.
  • Compact form factor allows for very small mini-PC designs that can be mounted behind monitors.

What customers dislike about Intel Celeron N5105?

  • Struggles significantly with heavy multitasking or running many background applications simultaneously.
  • Poor performance in modern, GPU-heavy AAA games or professional photo/video editing software.
  • Reports of thermal throttling during sustained heavy workloads, which can lead to noticeable slowdowns.
  • Outperformed by newer budget alternatives like the Intel N100, which offers better speed for a similar price.
  • Limited upgrade potential due to its locked multiplier and mobile-class architecture.

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notebookcheck.net
01/07/2023
Intel Celeron N5105 vs Intel Core i3-1115G4 - Notebookcheck Would you like a more detailed performance breakdown based on these specific test results?...

The Notebookcheck comparison outlines a clear performance advantage for the Intel Core i3-1115G4 over the Celeron N5105, with the i3 delivering over 40% faster single-thread performance and 32% better multi-threaded results. The Celeron N5105 (Jasper Lake) excels in power efficiency with a 10W TDP suitable for silent, fanless designs, but its performance is limited to basic tasks...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
01/08/2023
Intel Celeron N5105 Benchmarks - Geekbench 6 Results

The Intel Celeron N5105 is a 10nm Jasper Lake quad-core processor designed for budget desktops and mini-PCs, delivering approximately 1,263 in Geekbench 6 multi-core testing. It is highly efficient with a 10W TDP, supporting Wi-Fi 6, dual-channel LPDDR4x, and capable of 4K video output, making it suitable for HTPC use. However, lacking Hyper-Threading, it struggles with heavy...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
Q2 2021
Intel Celeron N5105 @ 2.00GHz - CPU PassMark Benchmarks

The Intel Celeron N5105 is a 10nm, quad-core Jasper Lake processor released in 2021 designed for entry-level, low-power mini PCs and laptops, offering significant performance gains over its predecessors. It is highly efficient with a 10W TDP, allowing for fanless, silent cooling solutions suitable for office or home media use. However, it lacks power for intensive tasks, is hampered...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
08/09/2022
Beelink U59 (Pro) Mini PC Review: The New Celeron N5105 Jasper Lake

The Beelink U59 Pro is a compact, budget-friendly mini PC featuring an 11th Gen Intel Celeron N5105 processor, 4 cores/4 threads, and an upgraded GPU with 24 execution units for better 4K performance. It provides excellent connectivity for its price, including dual HDMI 2.0 ports for triple-monitor support, dual Gigabit Ethernet for networking versatility, and easy access to upgrade...Read more

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notebookcheck.biz
09/08/2022
Beelink U59 Review: The Celeron N5105 Jasper Lake Debuts in This Mini PC

The Beelink U59 is an affordable, entry-level mini PC featuring the 10nm Intel Celeron N5105 "Jasper Lake" processor, offering a compact design with easy access for upgrading RAM and storage. It boasts excellent connectivity, including two HDMI ports and a USB-C port for triple 4K display support, while maintaining efficient, low-power operation suitable for office tasks and light...Read more

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ct.nl
14/12/2022
Odroid H3: single-board computer with Intel CPU", "Intel Celeron N5105 Benchmarks and Test Results", "Asustor AS6704T review: a fast NAS with NVMe slo...

The ODROID-H3, as reviewed by c't, is a high-performance 110x110mm x86 single-board computer powered by an Intel Celeron N5105 "Jasper Lake" processor. It supports up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM and features dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports alongside a PCIe Gen 3 x4 M.2 slot for high-speed NVMe storage, offering significant flexibility. Key advantages include low power consumption (approx....Read more

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ct.nl
18/04/2023
Hardkernel Odroid H3 review: how good is this Raspberry Pi alternative?

The Hardkernel ODROID-H3 is a powerful x86-64 single-board computer (SBC) featuring an Intel Celeron N5105 processor, dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports, and broad OS compatibility, including Windows 11 and Linux. It supports up to 64GB DDR4 RAM, NVMe storage via PCIe Gen 3 x4, and dual SATA 3.0 ports. Notable advantages include efficient, silent, passive cooling, and an optional "Net...Read more

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technologyinsider.nl
03/02/2025
Asustor Flashstor 6 (FS6706T) NAS Review

The Asustor Flashstor 6 (FS6706T) is a compact, "all-flash" NAS utilizing M.2 NVMe SSDs, powered by an Intel Celeron N5105 processor and 4GB of DDR4 RAM, designed for high-speed, quiet operation. It features dual 2.5GbE ports, HDMI 2.0b, and S/PDIF output, making it ideal for media centers and creative workstations. While offering superior speeds, the unit faces high...Read more

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