Celeron J4125 vs A10-5800K
Celeron J4125
A10-5800K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar A10-5800K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J4125 | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J4125 | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 J4125 and A10-5800K
Celeron J4125
The Celeron J4125 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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: 2,936 points. Launch price was $107.
A10-5800K
The A10-5800K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,963 points. Launch price was $122.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron J4125 and A10-5800K share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Celeron J4125 versus 4.2 GHz on the A10-5800K — a 43.5% clock advantage for the A10-5800K (base: 2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Celeron J4125 uses the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the A10-5800K uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J4125 scores 2,936 against the A10-5800K's 2,963 — a 0.9% lead for the A10-5800K. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron J4125 vs 0 kB on the A10-5800K.
| Feature | Celeron J4125 | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 4.2 GHz+56% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+90% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+300% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,936 | 2,963 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 461 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J4125 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-5800K uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2400 on the Celeron J4125 versus DDR3-1866 on the A10-5800K — the Celeron J4125 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10-5800K supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron J4125) vs 16 (A10-5800K) — the A10-5800K offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: BGA1090 (Celeron J4125) and A55,A58,A75,A78,A85X,A88X (A10-5800K).
| Feature | Celeron J4125 | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400+79900% | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 32 GB+419430300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 16+167% |
Advanced Features
Only the A10-5800K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: true (Celeron J4125) vs AMD-V (A10-5800K). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 600 (Celeron J4125) and Radeon HD 7660D (A10-5800K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-5800K targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron J4125 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1305G; A10-5800K rivals Core i3-3225.
| Feature | Celeron J4125 | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | Radeon HD 7660D |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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