Pentium G4520 vs Celeron J4115
Pentium G4520
Celeron J4115
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 Pentium G4520 is positioned at rank #584 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 Pentium G4520
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4520 | Celeron J4115 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4520 | Celeron J4115 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Pentium G4520 and Celeron J4115
Pentium G4520
The Pentium G4520 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,670 points. Launch price was $93.
Celeron J4115
The Celeron J4115 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Gemini Lake (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,688 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4520 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron J4115 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron J4115 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Pentium G4520 versus 2.5 GHz on the Celeron J4115 — a 36.1% clock advantage for the Pentium G4520 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Pentium G4520 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron J4115 uses Gemini Lake (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4520 scores 2,670 against the Celeron J4115's 2,688 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron J4115. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium G4520 vs 4 MB on the Celeron J4115.
| Feature | Pentium G4520 | Celeron J4115 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+44% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+100% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4 MB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Gemini Lake (2019) |
| PassMark | 2,670 | 2,688 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4520 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron J4115 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4520 | Celeron J4115 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 6 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G4520) / true (Celeron J4115). The Celeron J4115 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600), while the Pentium G4520 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron J4115 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1305G.
| Feature | Pentium G4520 | Celeron J4115 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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