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Intel Celeron N4000 vs Intel Pentium Silver N5030 vs Intel Celeron J4105

Intel Celeron N4000

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The Intel Celeron N4000 is a dual-core SoC designed for affordable laptops and mini-PCs and was announced late 2017. It runs at 1.1 GHz to 2.6 GHz (Single Core Burst, Multi Core Burst maxes out at 2.5 GHz) and is based on the Gemini Lake platform. Similar to the Apollo Lake predecessor, the chip is manufactured on a 14 nm process with FinFETs but offers slightly improved processor cores, double the amount of L2 cache, all in a smaller package. Partial Wi-Fi 5 support is baked into the chip. Besides two 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 SoC is not replaceable as it is directly soldered to the mainboard.

Architecture

The processor architecture was slightly reworked and is now called Goldmont Plus. It features a larger L2 cache (4 MB). That means the per-clock-performance should be a bit better, but not anywhere near the Core CPUs like Kaby Lake Y.

Performance

The average N4000 in our database only just matches the Core i5-4300Y, a fairly old dual-core processor of nearly the same energy efficiency, in multi-thread performance. In other words, the Celeron is a very slow processor that's good enough for the most basic of tasks only. Expect long load times no matter the app.

Graphics

The UHD Graphics 600 (Gemini Lake) is based on Intel's Generation 9 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 650 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 (8-bit color-depth).

Power consumption

Like most other N-class Intel chips, the Celeron N4000 has a 6 W TDP (also known as the long-term power limit). This is not much at all, allowing laptop makers to build passively cooled laptops, tablets, mini-PCs around the chip. The SoC can briefly consume up to 15 W, though, depending on how a system is configured.

Last but not the least, this Celeron is manufactured on one of the old 14 nm Intel processes leading to poor, as of early 2023, energy efficiency.

Intel Pentium Silver N5030

► remove from comparison Intel Pentium N5030

The Intel Pentium Silver N5030 is a quad-core SoC primarily for inexpensive notebooks and was announced late 2019. It runs at 1.1-3.1 GHz (Single Core Burst) and is based on the Gemini Lake platform. The 5030 is the refresh of the older Pentium 5000 and offers a 400 MHz higher Boost clock. Similar to the Apollo Lake predecessor, the chip is manufactured in a 14 nm process with FinFETs but offers slightly improved processor cores, double the amount of L2 cache, a smaller package, a better GPU architecture and a partly integrated WiFi support. 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 SoC 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 N5030 in our database proves unable to beat the AMD 3020e, an entry-level dual-core CPU of similar power efficiency, in multi-thread performance, rendering the Pentium a poor option for anything but the most basic day-to-day activities, as of late 2022.

GPU Performance

The UHD Graphics 605 (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 18 EUs and a clock of up to 750 MHz, the performance should be roughly on par with the older HD Graphics 5300 and HD Graphics 505 (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 N-class Intel chips, the Pentium has a default TDP, also known as the long-term power limit, of 6 W. This is low and thus good enough for passively cooled tablets, laptops, mini-PCs and handhelds.

The Intel Pentium N5030 is built with one of the old 14 nm Intel processes making for poor, as of early 2023, energy efficiency.

Intel Celeron J4105

► remove from comparison Intel Celeron J4105

The Intel Celeron J4105 is a quad-core desktop SoC primarily for mini PCs and mini ITX mainboards. It runs at 1.5 - 2.5 GHz (Single Core Burst) and is based on the Gemini Lake platform. Similar to the Apollo Lake predecessor, the chip is manufactured in a 14 nm process with FinFETs but offers slightly improved processor cores, double the amount of L2 cache, a smaller package, a new generation of monitor outputs (Gen 10) and a partly integrated WiFi chip. 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 SoC is not replaceable as it is directly soldered to the mainboard.

Architecture

The processor architecture was slightly reworked and is now called Goldmont Plus. It features 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

While we have not tested a single system built around the J4105 as of August 2023, we have tested a certain number of laptops featuring the Celeron N4120, a chip with very similar specs (4 cores, 4 threads, up to 2.6 GHz). Based on that, expect the J4105 to be very slow in all but the most basic activities.

ModelIntel Celeron N4000Intel Pentium Silver N5030Intel Celeron J4105
SeriesIntel Gemini LakeIntel Gemini LakeIntel Gemini Lake
CodenameGemini LakeGemini Lake RefreshGemini Lake
Series: Gemini Lake Gemini Lake
Intel Celeron J41051.5 - 2.5 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Pentium Silver N50001.1 - 2.7 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron J40052 - 2.7 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Celeron J41151.8 - 2.5 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron N41001.1 - 2.4 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron N4000 « 1.1 - 2.6 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Pentium Silver J50402 - 3.2 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Pentium Silver N5030 « 1.1 - 3.1 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron J41252 - 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 J4105 « 1.5 - 2.5 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Pentium Silver N50001.1 - 2.7 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron J40052 - 2.7 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Celeron J41151.8 - 2.5 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron N41001.1 - 2.4 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron N40001.1 - 2.6 GHz2 / 2 cores
Clock1100 - 2600 MHz1100 - 3100 MHz1500 - 2500 MHz
L2 Cache4 MB4 MB4 MB
Cores / Threads2 / 24 / 44 / 4
TDP6 Watt6 Watt10 Watt
Technology14 nm14 nm14 nm
max. Temp.105 °C105 °C105 °C
SocketBGA1090BGA1090BGA1090
FeaturesDDR4-2400/LPDDR4-2400 RAM, PCIe 2, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SMEP, SMAP, MPX, EIST, TM1, TM2, Turbo, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SGXDDR4-2400/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, SGXDDR4-2400/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, SGX
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 600 (200 - 650 MHz)Intel UHD Graphics 605 (200 - 750 MHz)Intel UHD Graphics 600 (250 - 750 MHz)
Architecturex86x86x86
$107 U.S.$107 U.S.
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.comark.intel.comark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - Celeron N4000
15.2 pt (21%)
Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - Pentium N5030
17.6 pt (24%)
Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Multi Core
911 Points (1%)
Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Single Core
430 Points (18%)
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Single Core)
160 Points (18%)
min: 171     avg: 182.5     median: 182.5 (20%)     max: 194 Points
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Multi Core)
273 Points (1%)
min: 360     avg: 425.5     median: 425.5 (1%)     max: 491 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 121     avg: 132.7     median: 138 (1%)     max: 139 Points
min: 203     avg: 226     median: 226 (1%)     max: 248.9 Points
270 Points (2%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 65     avg: 70.3     median: 70.9 (21%)     max: 75 Points
min: 75.8     avg: 80.9     median: 80.9 (24%)     max: 86 Points
73 Points (22%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
1.7 Points (2%)
3.1 Points (4%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
0.9 Points (22%)
1 Points (25%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
2152 Points (13%)
2498 Points (15%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
4030 Points (3%)
7724 Points (6%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
1007 s (12%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
31.9 s (6%)
14.7 s (3%)
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
760 Points (1%)
1163 Points (2%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Multli Thread 4 runs
4114 MIPS (2%)
min: 6598     avg: 7238     median: 7238 (4%)     max: 7878 MIPS
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Single Thread 4 runs
2298 MIPS (27%)
min: 2555     avg: 2645     median: 2645 (32%)     max: 2735 MIPS
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
9.5 fps (3%)
17.6 fps (6%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
47.3 fps (11%)
84 fps (19%)
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - HWBOT x265 4k Preset
0.8 fps (1%)
0.7 fps (1%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
0.1 GB/s (0%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
0.1 GB/s (2%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
0.9 GB/s (2%)
Blender - Blender 2.79 BMW27 CPU *
4736 Seconds (33%)
min: 3319     avg: 3450     median: 3449.5 (24%)     max: 3580 Seconds
R Benchmark 2.5 - R Benchmark 2.5 *
1.7 sec (36%)
min: 1.402     avg: 1.4     median: 1.4 (31%)     max: 1.473 sec
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
2259 Points (5%)
3895 Points (8%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
25.3 s (5%)
24.9 s (5%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
57.5 s (2%)
55.9 s (2%)
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
1295 s (6%)
1247 s (6%)
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
min: 1638     avg: 1713     median: 1712.5 (5%)     max: 1787 Points
min: 2326     avg: 2377     median: 2377 (6%)     max: 2428 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
23701 Points (19%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
23621 Points (19%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
min: 26682     avg: 31360     median: 31360 (26%)     max: 36038 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
min: 2155     avg: 2183     median: 2182.5 (6%)     max: 2210 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
1974 Points (4%)
min: 3014     avg: 3209     median: 3209 (6%)     max: 3404 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Time Spy CPU
704 Points (3%)
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics
2857 Points (34%)
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited Physics
1389 Points (16%)
3123 Points (36%)
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 431     avg: 433.5     median: 433.5 (18%)     max: 436 Points
min: 431     avg: 491.7     median: 512 (22%)     max: 532 Points
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 797     avg: 802     median: 801.5 (1%)     max: 806 Points
min: 1039     avg: 1263     median: 1221 (2%)     max: 1529 Points
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Single-Core
434 Points (2%)
356 Points (2%)
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Multi-Core
791 Points (2%)
1177 Points (4%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Single-Core
1862 Points (19%)
2176 Points (22%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
3219 Points (4%)
5662 Points (6%)
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
min: 2306     avg: 2382     median: 2381.5 (3%)     max: 2457 ms
min: 1914     avg: 2410     median: 2170 (3%)     max: 3145 ms
Sunspider - Sunspider 1.0 Total Score *
446.5 ms (5%)
355.8 ms (4%)
Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
15679 Points (14%)
min: 21894     avg: 21899     median: 21899 (20%)     max: 21904 Points
WebXPRT 3 - WebXPRT 3 Score
min: 71.2     avg: 78.6     median: 78.6 (16%)     max: 86 Points
min: 91.3     avg: 100.9     median: 95.4 (20%)     max: 116 Points
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Computer Vision
6152 Points (32%)
8984 Points (47%)
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Storage
22786 Points (49%)
31170 Points (67%)
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Work Score 2.0
7604 Points (50%)
9447 Points (62%)
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Work Score
10205 Points (51%)
13200 Points (66%)
Power Consumption - Prime95 Power Consumption - external Monitor *
min: 9.09     avg: 9.8     median: 9.8 (2%)     max: 10.5 Watt
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Consumption - external Monitor *
min: 7.98     avg: 8.8     median: 8.8 (2%)     max: 9.6 Watt
Power Consumption - Idle Power Consumption 150cd 1min *
4.6 Watt (5%)
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Efficiency - external Monitor
min: 25.4     avg: 25.7     median: 25.7 (19%)     max: 25.9 Points per Watt

Average Benchmarks Intel Celeron N4000 → 100% n=2

Average Benchmarks Intel Pentium Silver N5030 → 139% n=2

Average Benchmarks Intel Celeron J4105 → 149% n=2

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