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Intel Celeron J4125 vs Intel Celeron N3050 vs Intel Celeron N3160

Intel Celeron J4125

► remove from comparison Intel Celeron J4125

The Intel Celeron J4125 is a quad-core SoC primarily for inexpensive mini PCs and was announced late 2019. It runs at 2-2.7 GHz (Single Core Burst) and is based on the Gemini Lake platform (2019 refresh). Compared to the predecessor, the refresh offers slightly higher clock speeds. Similar to the Apollo Lake predecessors, the chip is manufactured on a 14 nm process with FinFETs but offers slightly improved processor cores, double the amount of L2 cache, partial Wi-Fi 5 support, all in a smaller package. Besides four CPU cores, the chip also includes a DirectX 12 capable GPU as well as a DDR4/LPDDR4 memory controller (dual-channel, up to 2400 MHz). The processor is not replaceable as it is directly soldered to the mainboard.

Architecture

The processor architecture is still called Goldmont Plus. Compared to the older Goldmont cores in Apollo Lake, they feature an increased level 2 cache (to 4 MB). That means the per-clock-performance should be a bit better, but not near the Core CPUs like Kaby Lake Y.

Performance

The average J4125 in our database outguns the AMD 3050e just slightly, the latter being a dual-core, Zen-based, entry-level processor of nearly the same energy efficiency, as far as multi-thread benchmark scores are concerned. This means the Celeron is a very basic CPU that's good for basic day-to-day activities only.

The Beelink GK Mini is one of the fastest systems built around the J4125 that we know of. It can be roughly 70% faster in CPU-bound workloads than the slowest system featuring the same chip in our database, as of August 2023.

GPU Performance

The UHD Graphics 600 (Gemini Lake) is based on Intel's Gen9 architecture, which supports DirectX 12 and is also used for the Kaby Lake / Skylake / Apollo Lake graphics adapters (like HD Graphics 520). Equipped with 12 EUs and a clock of up to 750 MHz, the performance should be roughly on par with the older HD Graphics 500 (Apollo Lake).

The chip also includes an advanced video engine with hardware support for the playback of VP9 and H.265 material (8-bit color-depth).

Power consumption

Like most J-class Intel processors, the Celeron has a default TDP, also known as the long-term power limit, of 10 W. This is low enough, allowing laptop makers to ditch fans while building a passively cooled laptop, tablet or mini-PC around the chip.

The Intel Celeron J4125 is built with one of the old 14 nm Intel processes for poor, as of early 2023, energy efficiency.

Intel Celeron N3050

► remove from comparison Intel N3050

The Intel Celeron N3050 is a low-end dual-core SoC for notebooks, which has been presented in April 2015. It is clocked at 1.6 - 2.16 GHz and part of the Braswell platform. Thanks to its new 14 nanometer low-power process (P1273) with tri-gate transistors, energy efficiency has been significantly improved compared to its predecessor Bay Trail (e.g. Celeron N2840). In addition to the CPU cores, the SoC offers a DirectX 11.2-capable GPU as well as a DDR3L Memory Controller (2x 64 bit, 25.6 GB/s).

Architecture

The processor cores are based on the Airmont architecture, which is basically a slightly modified shrink of the previous Silvermont core. While performance per clock has not been improved, the more efficient 14 nm process leads to a better utilization of the CPU Burst (alias Turbo Boost) and a therefore somewhat higher overall performance.

Performance

Compared to its predecessor Celeron N2815 (1.86 - 2.13 GHz), the N3050 offers an almost identical performance. Using Windows, the CPU is adequate for simple everyday tasks such as light Internet browsing or office applications, but not for complex software or modern games.

Graphics

The HD Graphics (Braswell) is based on the Intel Gen8 architecture, which supports DirectX 11.2 and is also found in the Broadwell series (e.g. HD Graphics 5300). With 12 EUs (Execution Units) and a clock speed of up to 600 MHz, the GPU is almost twice as fast as the HD Graphics (Bay Trail), but still not powerful enough to handle modern 3D games. The GPU also supports 4K/H.265 video acceleration.

Power Consumption

The entire SoC is rated at an TDP of 6 watts (SDP 4 watts). Thus, the chip can be cooled passively.

Intel Celeron N3160

► remove from comparison Intel N3160

The Intel Celeron N3160 is a quad-core SoC for entry-level notebooks, which has been announced in early 2016. It is clocked at 1.6 - 2.24 GHz (Burst) and part of the Braswell platform. It is manufactured in a modern 14-nm process (P1273) with FinFETs. In addition to the four CPU cores, the SoC offers a DirectX 11.2-capable GPU as well as a DDR3L Memory Controller (2x 64 bit, 25.6 GB/s). Compared to the predecessor Celeron N3150, the N3160 has a 160 MHz higher Burst clock.

Architecture

The processor cores are based on the Airmont architecture, which is basically a slightly modified shrink of the previous Silvermont core. While performance per clock has not been improved, the more efficient 14 nm process may lead to a better utilization of the CPU Burst (alias Turbo Boost) and therefore a somewhat higher performance in certain situations. The per-MHz performance is still much lower compared to the more expensive Core series (e. g. Broadwell).

Performance

With 4 CPU cores and a clock between 1.6-2.24 GHz, the technical specifications are similar to the previous Celeron N2930, so the processor performance is only slightly better. This means the processor is well-suited for everyday tasks (office, browsing) and even light multi-tasking should be no problem.

Graphics

The HD Graphics (Braswell) is based on the Intel Gen8 architecture, which supports DirectX 11.2 and is also found in the Broadwell series (e.g. HD Graphics 5300). With 12 EUs (Execution Units) and a clock speed of up to 640 MHz, however, the GPU performance is much lower. On average, the GPU is almost twice as fast as the HD Graphics (Bay Trail), so its a bit slower than the older HD Graphics 4000. Only older and simpler titles like Counter Strike: GO will run smoothly. The chip still includes an advanced video unit with support for 4K/H.265 video acceleration.

Power Consumption

The entire SoC is rated at an TDP of 6 watts (SDP 4 watts). Thus, the chip can usually be cooled passively.

ModelIntel Celeron J4125Intel Celeron N3050Intel Celeron N3160
CodenameGemini Lake RefreshBraswellBraswell
SeriesIntel Gemini LakeIntel CeleronIntel Celeron
Series: Celeron Braswell
Intel Pentium Silver J50402 - 3.2 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Pentium Silver N50301.1 - 3.1 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron J4125 « 2 - 2.7 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron N41201.1 - 2.6 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron J40252 - 2.9 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Celeron N40201.1 - 2.8 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Celeron N31601.6 - 2.24 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron N31501.6 - 2.08 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron N30601.6 - 2.48 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Celeron N3050 « 1.6 - 2.16 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Celeron N30001.04 - 2.08 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Celeron N3160 « 1.6 - 2.24 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron N31501.6 - 2.08 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron N30601.6 - 2.48 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Celeron N30501.6 - 2.16 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Celeron N30001.04 - 2.08 GHz2 / 2 cores
Clock2000 - 2700 MHz1600 - 2160 MHz1600 - 2240 MHz
L2 Cache4 MB2 MB2 MB
Cores / Threads4 / 42 / 24 / 4
TDP10 Watt6 Watt6 Watt
Technology14 nm14 nm14 nm
max. Temp.105 °C90 °C90 °C
SocketBGA1090FCBGA1170FCBGA1170
FeaturesDDR4-2400/LPDDR4-2400 RAM, PCIe 2, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, VMX, SMEP, SMAP, MPX, EIST, TM1, TM2, Turbo, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SGXIntel HD Graphics (Braswell, 12 EUs, 320 - 600 MHz), Wireless Display, Quick Sync, AES-NI, max. 8 GB Dual-Channel DDR3L-1600 (25,6 GB/s), 5x USB 3.0, 4x PCIe 2.0, 2x SATA 6.0 Gbit/sIntel HD Graphics (Braswell, 12 EUs, 320 - 640 MHz), Wireless Display, Quick Sync, AES-NI, max. 8 GB Dual-Channel DDR3L-1600 (25,6 GB/s), 5x USB 3.0, 4x PCIe 2.0, 2x SATA 6.0 Gbit/s
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 600 (250 - 750 MHz)Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) (320 - 600 MHz)Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) (320 - 640 MHz)
Architecturex86x86x86
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.comark.intel.comark.intel.com
$107 U.S.

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - Celeron J4125
17.1 pt (28%)
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Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Multi Core
min: 860     avg: 1203     median: 1186 (1%)     max: 1563 Points
Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Single Core
min: 392     avg: 425.3     median: 438 (18%)     max: 446 Points
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Single Core)
min: 155     avg: 166.2     median: 170 (19%)     max: 174 Points
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Multi Core)
min: 304     avg: 449.2     median: 430 (1%)     max: 610 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 148     avg: 223.4     median: 243 (2%)     max: 271 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 63.1     avg: 72.5     median: 75.3 (21%)     max: 79.1 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 2.13     avg: 2.8     median: 3.1 (4%)     max: 3.09 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 0.84     avg: 0.9     median: 0.9 (20%)     max: 0.92 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
min: 2070     avg: 2159     median: 2112 (13%)     max: 2295 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
min: 4102     avg: 6188     median: 7128 (5%)     max: 7335 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
min: 9697     avg: 10201     median: 10201 (7%)     max: 10705 Points
29%
1 N3050 +
min: 2935     avg: 2943     median: 2943 (2%)     max: 2951 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
min: 3669     avg: 3690     median: 3690 (4%)     max: 3711 Points
43%
1 N3050 +
min: 1568     avg: 1573     median: 1572.5 (2%)     max: 1577 Points
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
min: 566     avg: 608     median: 603 (7%)     max: 654.159 s
34%
1 N3050 +
min: 1740     avg: 1757     median: 1757 (21%)     max: 1773 s
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
min: 17.3     avg: 18     median: 17.4 (3%)     max: 19.42 s
31%
1 N3050 +
min: 52     avg: 54.4     median: 55.2 (11%)     max: 56.1 s
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
min: 1019     avg: 1069     median: 1048 (2%)     max: 1140 Points
50%
1 N3050 +
min: 514     avg: 548     median: 529 (1%)     max: 619 Points
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Multi Thread 4 runs
min: 5694     avg: 7248     median: 7494 (4%)     max: 8399 MIPS
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Single Thread 4 runs
min: 2237     avg: 2358     median: 2369 (28%)     max: 2444 MIPS
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
min: 11.31     avg: 13.7     median: 13.1 (4%)     max: 16.75 fps
36%
1 N3050 +
min: 4.7     avg: 4.7     median: 4.7 (2%)     max: 4.77 fps
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
min: 52.6     avg: 64.3     median: 61.4 (14%)     max: 78.9 fps
42%
1 N3050 +
min: 22.98     avg: 24.8     median: 25.5 (6%)     max: 25.8 fps
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - HWBOT x265 4k Preset
min: 0.95     avg: 1.4     median: 1.5 (3%)     max: 1.61 fps
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
min: 0.163     avg: 0.2     median: 0.2 (5%)     max: 0.182 GB/s
33%
1 N3050 +
min: 0.04     avg: 0.1     median: 0.1 (2%)     max: 0.059 GB/s
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
min: 0.196     avg: 0.2     median: 0.3 (5%)     max: 0.266 GB/s
31%
1 N3050 +
min: 0.063     avg: 0.1     median: 0.1 (1%)     max: 0.0939 GB/s
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
min: 1.8     avg: 1.8     median: 1.8 (5%)     max: 1.9 GB/s
24%
1 N3050 +
min: 0.337     avg: 0.4     median: 0.4 (1%)     max: 0.427 GB/s
Blender - Blender 3.3 Classroom CPU *
7856 Seconds (100%)
Blender - Blender 2.79 BMW27 CPU *
min: 2198     avg: 2772     median: 2391 (17%)     max: 3860 Seconds
R Benchmark 2.5 - R Benchmark 2.5 *
min: 1.525     avg: 1.6     median: 1.6 (34%)     max: 1.579 sec
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
min: 2373     avg: 3327     median: 3740 (8%)     max: 3869 Points
33%
1 N3050 +
min: 943     avg: 1150     median: 1243 (3%)     max: 1263 Points
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
min: 24.57     avg: 31.6     median: 24.6 (5%)     max: 45.52 s
73%
1 N3050 +
min: 22     avg: 32.6     median: 33.6 (7%)     max: 41.3 s
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
min: 55.9     avg: 68.9     median: 57.4 (2%)     max: 93.4 s
65%
1 N3050 +
min: 61     avg: 82     median: 88 (4%)     max: 91.1 s
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
min: 1332.53     avg: 3652     median: 1845 (8%)     max: 7778 s
97%
1 N3050 +
min: 1566     avg: 1829     median: 1896.5 (8%)     max: 1956 s
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. CPU no Physx
min: 3522     avg: 5431     median: 5430.5 (4%)     max: 7339 Points
41%
1 N3050 +
2247 Points (2%)
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
min: 2348     avg: 2705     median: 2706 (7%)     max: 2986 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
min: 10102     avg: 19782     median: 19782 (16%)     max: 29462 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
min: 11105     avg: 23313     median: 29231 (24%)     max: 29602 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
min: 17507     avg: 26606     median: 26606 (21%)     max: 35705 Points
74%
1 N3160 +
19687 Points (16%)
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
min: 1196     avg: 2273     median: 2485 (6%)     max: 2804 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
min: 1602     avg: 3372     median: 3689 (7%)     max: 4271 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Time Spy CPU
min: 876     avg: 994     median: 984 (4%)     max: 1122 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited Physics
100%
1 N3160 +
1696 Points (19%)
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.5 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 435     avg: 454.2     median: 455 (18%)     max: 466 Points
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.5 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 1198     avg: 1367     median: 1394 (2%)     max: 1512 Points
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 451     avg: 455.7     median: 453 (2%)     max: 463 Points
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 1163     avg: 1388     median: 1482 (5%)     max: 1519 Points
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 1922     avg: 1948     median: 1924 (19%)     max: 1997 Points
57%
1 N3160 +
1091 Points (11%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 4246     avg: 5158     median: 5468 (5%)     max: 5761 Points
60%
1 N3160 +
3305 Points (3%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 64 Bit Multi-Core
100%
1 N3050 +
min: 1594     avg: 1616     median: 1615.5 (3%)     max: 1637 Points
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 64 Bit Single-Core
100%
1 N3050 +
min: 895     avg: 905     median: 904.5 (14%)     max: 914 Points
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Stream
100%
1 N3050 +
2477 Points (13%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Memory
100%
1 N3050 +
2241 Points (15%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Floating Point
100%
1 N3050 +
2168 Points (4%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Integer
100%
1 N3050 +
2115 Points (4%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Total Score
100%
1 N3050 +
2194 Points (6%)
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
min: 2216     avg: 2258     median: 2276 (3%)     max: 2291 ms
min: 4926     avg: 5391     median: 5082.5 (6%)     max: 7633 ms
4300 ms (5%)
Sunspider - Sunspider 1.0 Total Score *
100%
1 N3050 +
min: 378.8     avg: 407.1     median: 406.4 (4%)     max: 444.5 ms
41%
1 N3160 +
991 ms (11%)
Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
100%
1 N3050 +
min: 4059     avg: 6704     median: 7291 (5%)     max: 7545 Points
110%
1 N3160 +
8018 Points (6%)
WebXPRT 4 - WebXPRT 4 Score
68.2 Points (19%)
WebXPRT 3 - WebXPRT 3 Score
min: 86.2     avg: 89.2     median: 88.7 (16%)     max: 93.2 Points
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Computer Vision
100%
1 N3160 +
3380 Points (18%)
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Storage
100%
1 N3160 +
7992 Points (17%)
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Work Score 2.0
100%
1 N3160 +
5399 Points (35%)
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Work Score
100%
1 N3160 +
7580 Points (38%)
CrossMark - CrossMark Overall
340 Points (13%)
CrXPRT 2 - CrXPRT2 Performance Score
100%
1 N3160 +
36 Points (20%)
Power Consumption - Prime95 Power Consumption - external Monitor *
min: 7.87     avg: 12.5     median: 12.4 (2%)     max: 17.4 Watt
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Consumption - external Monitor *
min: 9.24     avg: 11     median: 11.4 (2%)     max: 12.3 Watt
Power Consumption - Idle Power Consumption - external Monitor *
3.2 Watt (2%)
Power Consumption - Power Efficiency - Cinebench R15 Multi external Monitor
min: 13     avg: 18.4     median: 19.8 (15%)     max: 22.4 Points per Watt

Average Benchmarks Intel Celeron J4125 → 100% n=1

Average Benchmarks Intel Celeron N3050 → 45% n=1

Average Benchmarks Intel Celeron N3160 → 53% n=1

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