Celeron J4125 vs Core i3-10100Y

Celeron J4125

4 Cores4 Thrd10 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2019

Core i3-10100Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron J4125

4 / 4

2,936

+0.6%

2,918

0.0%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10100Y

#1027

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2514%

#1028

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2477%

#1029

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2274%

#1030

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2264%

#1031

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2243%

#1033

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2166%

#1034

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2077%

#1035

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2074%

#1036

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2018%

#1040

Core i3-10100Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1041

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

99%

#1042

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#1043

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1044

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#1045

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1046

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#1047

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

97%

#1048

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#1049

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1050

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1051

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

95%

#1052

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

95%

#1053

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-10100Y leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron J4125 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron J4125	Core i3-10100Y
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron J4125	Core i3-10100Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron J4125 Benchmark Check

Core i3-10100Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron J4125 and Core i3-10100Y

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.

Core i3-10100Y

The Core i3-10100Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,918 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron J4125 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-10100Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron J4125 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Celeron J4125 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-10100Y — a 36.4% clock advantage for the Core i3-10100Y (base: 2 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Celeron J4125 uses the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-10100Y uses Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J4125 scores 2,936 against the Core i3-10100Y's 2,918 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron J4125. Both processors carry 4 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron J4125	Core i3-10100Y
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz	3.9 GHz+44%
Base Clock	2 GHz+54%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB (total)+700%	512 kB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Gemini Lake Refresh (2019)	Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021)
PassMark	2,936	2,918

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron J4125 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-10100Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron J4125	Core i3-10100Y
Socket	FCBGA1090	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	8	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	6	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Celeron J4125) / not specified (Core i3-10100Y). The Celeron J4125 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600), while the Core i3-10100Y requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron J4125 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1305G.