CPU
GPU
Celeron J4105
Processor N250
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. The Celeron J4105 is positioned at rank #900 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J4105
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J4105 | Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J4105 | Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Processor N250
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.
Processor N250
The Processor N250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,786 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron J4105 and Processor N250 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Celeron J4105 versus 3.8 GHz on the Processor N250 — a 41.3% clock advantage for the Processor N250 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 0.1 GHz). The Celeron J4105 uses the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Processor N250 uses Twin Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J4105 scores 2,820 against the Processor N250's 2,786 — a 1.2% lead for the Celeron J4105. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron J4105 vs 6 MB (total) on the Processor N250.
| Feature | Celeron J4105 | Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+52% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz+1400% | 0.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+100% | 2 MB (total) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Goldmont Plus (2017) | Twin Lake (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 2,820+1% | 2,786 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J4105 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Processor N250 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron J4105 | Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Celeron J4105) / not specified (Processor N250). The Celeron J4105 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600), while the Processor N250 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron J4105 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1305G.
| Feature | Celeron J4105 | Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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