Celeron J4115 vs Celeron G5900
Celeron J4115
Celeron G5900
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J4115 | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake (2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J4115 | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
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 J4115 and Celeron G5900
Celeron J4115
The Celeron J4115 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Gemini Lake (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,688 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G5900
The Celeron G5900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,682 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron J4115 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G5900 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron J4115 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Celeron J4115 versus 3.4 GHz on the Celeron G5900 — a 30.5% clock advantage for the Celeron G5900 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Celeron J4115 uses the Gemini Lake (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron G5900 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J4115 scores 2,688 against the Celeron G5900's 2,682 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron J4115. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron J4115 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G5900.
| Feature | Celeron J4115 | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz+36% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.4 GHz+89% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Gemini Lake (2019) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 2,688 | 2,682 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 850 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,600 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J4115 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G5900 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2400 on the Celeron J4115 versus DDR4-2666 on the Celeron G5900 — the Celeron J4115 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G5900 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron J4115) vs 16 (Celeron G5900) — the Celeron G5900 offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: BGA1090 (Celeron J4115) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Celeron G5900).
| Feature | Celeron J4115 | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400+59900% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 128 GB+1677721500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 16+167% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron J4115) vs VT-x (Celeron G5900). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 600 (Celeron J4115) and UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G5900) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5900 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron J4115 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1305G; Celeron G5900 rivals Pentium Gold G6400.
| Feature | Celeron J4115 | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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