CPU
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Celeron J4125
Pentium Gold 6500Y
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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 6500Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J4125 | Pentium Gold 6500Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J4125 | Pentium Gold 6500Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium Gold 6500Y
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.
Pentium Gold 6500Y
The Pentium Gold 6500Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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: 2,966 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron J4125 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold 6500Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron J4125 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Celeron J4125 versus 3.4 GHz on the Pentium Gold 6500Y — a 23% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold 6500Y (base: 2 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Celeron J4125 uses the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold 6500Y uses Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J4125 scores 2,936 against the Pentium Gold 6500Y's 2,966 — a 1% lead for the Pentium Gold 6500Y. Both processors carry 4 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron J4125 | Pentium Gold 6500Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+82% | 1.1 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 | 2,966+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J4125 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold 6500Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron J4125 | Pentium Gold 6500Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | FCBGA1515 |
| 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 J4125) / not specified (Pentium Gold 6500Y). The Celeron J4125 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600), while the Pentium Gold 6500Y requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron J4125 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1305G.
| Feature | Celeron J4125 | Pentium Gold 6500Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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