Celeron N4020 vs Celeron J4005
Celeron N4020
Celeron J4005
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron N4020 is positioned at rank 993 and the Celeron J4005 is on rank 417, so the Celeron J4005 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4020
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J4005
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N4020 | Celeron J4005 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N4020 | Celeron J4005 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N4020 and Celeron J4005
Celeron N4020
The Celeron N4020 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,535 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron J4005
The Celeron J4005 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 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: 1,543 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N4020 and Celeron J4005 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N4020 versus 2.7 GHz on the Celeron J4005 — a 3.6% clock advantage for the Celeron N4020 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Celeron N4020 uses the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron J4005 uses Goldmont Plus (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N4020 scores 1,535 against the Celeron J4005's 1,543 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron J4005. Both processors carry 4 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N4020 | Celeron J4005 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+4% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2 GHz+82% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB (total) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) | Goldmont Plus (2017) |
| PassMark | 1,535 | 1,543 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 800 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FCBGA1090 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Celeron N4020 | Celeron J4005 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 6 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Celeron N4020) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron J4005). The Celeron J4005 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600), while the Celeron N4020 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J4005 targets Entry Level Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron J4005 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1102G.
| Feature | Celeron N4020 | Celeron J4005 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Entry Level Desktop |
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