Celeron J4105 vs Phenom II X2 X640 BE
Celeron J4105
Phenom II X2 X640 BE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 J4105 is positioned at rank 900 and the Phenom II X2 X640 BE is on rank 136, so the Phenom II X2 X640 BE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron J4105
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X2 X640 BE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J4105 | Phenom II X2 X640 BE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J4105 | Phenom II X2 X640 BE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron J4105 and Phenom II X2 X640 BE
Celeron J4105
The Celeron J4105 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 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: 2,820 points. Launch price was $107.
Phenom II X2 X640 BE
The Phenom II X2 X640 BE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,839 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Celeron J4105 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X2 X640 BE offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron J4105 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Celeron J4105 versus 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X2 X640 BE — a 24.6% clock advantage for the Phenom II X2 X640 BE. The Celeron J4105 uses the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom II X2 X640 BE uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J4105 scores 2,820 against the Phenom II X2 X640 BE's 2,839 — a 0.7% lead for the Phenom II X2 X640 BE.
| Feature | Celeron J4105 | Phenom II X2 X640 BE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+28% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+100% | 2 MB |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont Plus (2017) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,820 | 2,839 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J4105 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X2 X640 BE uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron J4105 | Phenom II X2 X640 BE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Celeron J4105) / not specified (Phenom II X2 X640 BE). The Celeron J4105 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600), while the Phenom II X2 X640 BE requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron J4105 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1305G.
| Feature | Celeron J4105 | Phenom II X2 X640 BE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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