Celeron N2910 vs Celeron J4125
Celeron N2910
Celeron J4125
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 N2910 is positioned at rank #833 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 N2910
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2910 | Celeron J4125 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2910 | Celeron J4125 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N2910 and Celeron J4125
Celeron N2910
The Celeron N2910 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,907 points. Launch price was $69.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N2910 and Celeron J4125 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron N2910 versus 2.7 GHz on the Celeron J4125 — a 51.2% clock advantage for the Celeron J4125 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Celeron N2910 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron J4125 uses Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2910 scores 2,907 against the Celeron J4125's 2,936 — a 1% lead for the Celeron J4125. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2910 vs 4 MB on the Celeron J4125.
| Feature | Celeron N2910 | Celeron J4125 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.7 GHz+69% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 4 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) |
| PassMark | 2,907 | 2,936 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 210 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 700 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2910 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron J4125 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1066 on the Celeron N2910 versus 2400 on the Celeron J4125 — the Celeron J4125 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2910) vs 6 (Celeron J4125) — the Celeron J4125 offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N2910) and BGA1090 (Celeron J4125).
| Feature | Celeron N2910 | Celeron J4125 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1066 | 2400+79900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+104857500% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 6+50% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron N2910) vs true (Celeron J4125). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2910) and Intel UHD Graphics 600 (Celeron J4125) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2910 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N2910 rivals AMD A4-6210; Celeron J4125 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1305G.
| Feature | Celeron N2910 | Celeron J4125 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | true |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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