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Intel Celeron N4120

Intel Celeron N4120

The Intel Celeron N4120 is a quad-core SoC primarily for inexpensive notebooks and was announced late 2019. It runs at 1.1-2.6 GHz (Single Core Burst) and is based on the Gemini Lake platform. Compared to the predecessor, the Celeron N4100, the refresh offers a 200 MHz higher Boost clock. Similar to the Apollo Lake predecessors, 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 ist 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 N4120 in our database is not much faster than AMD's Zen-based, affordable Athlon Silver 3050e, as far as multi-thread benchmark scores are concerned, with the Intel Celeron 6305 and the Core i5-7Y54 found close nearby as well. It's a very basic CPU that we're talking about here. While it does have four cores, these are some seriously slow cores, dashing hopes of anybody looking to get a Core i3-like performance for cheap.

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 700 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

Just like most other N-class Intel processors, Celeron N4120 has a default TDP of 6 W (also known as PL1), making it a good option for passively cooled laptops, tablets, mini-PCs. It's manufactured on a very old (as of late 2022) 14 nm process, though, making for poor energy efficiency.

SeriesIntel Gemini Lake
CodenameGemini Lake Refresh

Series: Gemini Lake Gemini Lake Refresh

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Intel Pentium Silver N5030 compare1.1 - 3.1 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron J4125 compare2 - 2.7 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron N4120 « 1.1 - 2.6 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron J4025 compare2 - 2.9 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Celeron N4020 compare1.1 - 2.8 GHz2 / 2 cores
Clock Rate1100 - 2600 MHz
Level 2 Cache4 MB
Number of Cores / Threads4 / 4
Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)6 Watt
Manufacturing Technology14 nm
Max. Temperature105 °C
SocketBGA1090
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, SGX
GPUIntel UHD Graphics 600 (200 - 700 MHz)
64 Bit64 Bit support
Architecturex86
Announcement Date11/04/2019
Product Link (external)ark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU
17.4 pt (24%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 223     avg: 227     median: 224 (1%)     max: 234 Points
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HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - HWBOT x265 4k Preset
min: 1.02     avg: 1.2     median: 1.3 (2%)     max: 1.38 fps
00.10.30.40.60.70.911.21.31.41.61.71.922.22.32.42.62.7Tooltip
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 1864     avg: 1885     median: 1876 (19%)     max: 1915 points
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
min: 2125     avg: 2308     median: 2345.5 (3%)     max: 2415 ms
Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
min: 16865     avg: 17701     median: 17701 (16%)     max: 18537 Points
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Work 3.0 Battery Life
383 min (100%)
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Consumption - external Monitor *
8.3 Watt (2%)
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Power Consumption - Idle Power Consumption 150cd 1min *
3.6 Watt (4%)
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Reviews for the Intel Celeron N4120 processor

Acer Chromebook Spin 511 R752T in review - The 2-in-1 laptop for the classroom

Acer Chromebook Spin 511 R752T in review - The 2-in-1 laptop for the classroom

The Acer Chromebook Spin is one of the digital devices that Austria's school-age children will get starting in fall 2021. The laptop is inexpensive and offers a...
Intel Celeron N4120 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 11.60" | 1.2 kg
Blackview AceBook 1 laptop review: Good for low loads but not much else

Blackview AceBook 1 laptop review: Good for low loads but not much else

The AceBook 1 will attract a lot of eyes with its sub $400 USD price point, but it comes with a bunch of caveats buyers should be aware of. This passively-coole...
Intel Celeron N4120 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Teclast F7 Air Laptop Review

Teclast F7 Air Laptop Review

The Teclast F7 Air is a sleek and well-crafted laptop that is sure to turn heads. However, the low-powered processor, mediocre keyboard, and lackluster trackpad...
Intel Celeron N4120 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 14.00" | 1.2 kg
Chuwi LarkBook Laptop Review: Good Looks, Poor Performance

Chuwi LarkBook Laptop Review: Good Looks, Poor Performance

If all you want to do is email and some light browsing, then the Chuwi LarkBook might be worth a look. For anything more, a basic Core i3 system will do you bet...
Intel Celeron N4120 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 13.30" | 1.1 kg

HP Stream 11-ak0013ns: Intel UHD Graphics 600, 11.60", 1.1 kg
  External Review » HP Stream 11-ak0013ns

HP Stream 14s-dq0024ns: Intel UHD Graphics 600, 14.00", 1.5 kg
  External Review » HP Stream 14s-dq0024ns

Acer Chromebook 315 CB315-3H-C6UR: Intel UHD Graphics 600, 15.60", 1.6 kg
  External Review » Acer Chromebook 315 CB315-3H-C6UR

Acer Travelmate B3 TMB311-31-C369: Intel UHD Graphics 600, 11.60", 1.4 kg
  External Review » Acer Travelmate B3 TMB311-31-C369

Microsoft Surface Laptop SE, Celeron N4120: Intel UHD Graphics 600, 11.60", 1.1 kg
  External Review » Microsoft Surface Laptop SE, Celeron N4120

Alldocube iWork 20 Pro: Intel UHD Graphics 600, 10.50", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Alldocube iWork 20 Pro

Acer TravelMate B3 TMB311-31-C1VR: Intel UHD Graphics 600, 11.60", 1.4 kg
  External Review » Acer TravelMate B3 TMB311-31-C1VR

Acer Chromebook Spin 311 CP311-2H-C95K: Intel UHD Graphics 600, 11.60", 1.2 kg
  External Review » Acer Chromebook Spin 311 CP311-2H-C95K

Lenovo 300e G2-81M9006EGE: Intel UHD Graphics 600, 11.60", 1.2 kg
  External Review » Lenovo 300e G2-81M9006EGE

Chuwi LarkBook CWI509: Intel UHD Graphics 600, 13.30", 1.1 kg
  External Review » Chuwi LarkBook CWI509

Chuwi Hi10 XR: Intel UHD Graphics 600, 10.10", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Chuwi Hi10 XR

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Other CPUs of the series Gemini Lake

» Intel Pentium Silver J5040
   4x 2 GHz - 3.2 GHz
» Intel Pentium Silver N5030
   4x 1.1 GHz - 3.1 GHz
» Intel Celeron J4125
   4x 2 GHz - 2.7 GHz
» Intel Celeron J4105
   4x 1.5 GHz - 2.5 GHz
» Intel Pentium Silver N5000
   4x 1.1 GHz - 2.7 GHz
» Intel Celeron J4005
   2x 2 GHz - 2.7 GHz
» Intel Celeron N4120
   4x 1.1 GHz - 2.6 GHz
» Intel Celeron J4115
   4x 1.8 GHz - 2.5 GHz
» Intel Celeron N4100
   4x 1.1 GHz - 2.4 GHz
» Intel Celeron J4025
   2x 2 GHz - 2.9 GHz
» Intel Celeron N4020
   2x 1.1 GHz - 2.8 GHz
» Intel Celeron N4000
   2x 1.1 GHz - 2.6 GHz

Surrounding CPUs

+ AMD A10 Pro-7350B
   4x 2.1 GHz - 3.3 GHz
+ Intel Celeron 1020E
   2x 2.2 GHz
+ Intel Core M-5Y31
   2x 0.9 GHz - 2.4 GHz
+ AMD 3015e
   2x 1.2 GHz - 2.3 GHz
+ AMD 3015Ce
   2x 1.2 GHz - 2.3 GHz
» Intel Celeron N4120
   4x 1.1 GHz - 2.6 GHz
- Intel Core M-5Y10c
   2x 0.8 GHz - 2 GHz
- Intel Core M-5Y10a
   2x 0.8 GHz - 2 GHz
- AMD Phenom II X4 X920 BE
   4x 2.3 GHz
- Intel Core M-5Y10
   2x 0.8 GHz - 2 GHz
- Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000
   4x 2 GHz
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Klaus Hinum (Update: 2019-11- 4)