CPU
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Celeron J4025
Core i7-620LM
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron J4025 is positioned at rank 537 and the Core i7-620LM is on rank 1208, so the Celeron J4025 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J4025
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-620LM
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J4025 | Core i7-620LM |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J4025 | Core i7-620LM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron J4025 and Core i7-620LM
Celeron J4025
The Celeron J4025 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,450 points. Launch price was $107.
Core i7-620LM
The Core i7-620LM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,463 points. Launch price was $300.
Processing Power
The Celeron J4025 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-620LM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Celeron J4025 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-620LM — a 3.5% clock advantage for the Celeron J4025 (base: 2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Celeron J4025 uses the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-620LM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J4025 scores 1,450 against the Core i7-620LM's 1,463 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-620LM. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron J4025 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-620LM.
| Feature | Celeron J4025 | Core i7-620LM |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+4% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,450 | 1,463 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 900 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J4025 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-620LM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2400 on the Celeron J4025 versus DDR3-1066 on the Core i7-620LM — the Celeron J4025 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron J4025) vs 16 (Core i7-620LM) — the Core i7-620LM offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: BGA1090 (Celeron J4025) and QM57,HM55 (Core i7-620LM).
| Feature | Celeron J4025 | Core i7-620LM |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | BGA1288 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400+79900% | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 8 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 16+167% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron J4025) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-620LM). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 600 (Celeron J4025) and Intel HD Graphics (Core i7-620LM) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-620LM targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron J4025 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1102G; Core i7-620LM rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.
| Feature | Celeron J4025 | Core i7-620LM |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | Intel HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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