CPU
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Processor N250
Celeron G5905
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.
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Processor N250 | Celeron G5905 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Processor N250 | Celeron G5905 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Processor N250 and Celeron G5905
Processor N250
The Processor N250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,786 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G5905
The Celeron G5905 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,760 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Processor N250 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G5905 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Processor N250 has 2 more cores. The Processor N250 is built on the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Processor N250 scores 2,786 against the Celeron G5905's 2,760 — a 0.9% lead for the Processor N250. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N250 vs 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G5905.
| Feature | Processor N250 | Celeron G5905 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 0.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz+3400% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Twin Lake (2024−2025) | — |
| PassMark | 2,786 | 2,760 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 724 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,242 |
Memory & Platform
The Processor N250 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Celeron G5905 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Processor N250 | Celeron G5905 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Processor N250) / VT-x (Celeron G5905). The Celeron G5905 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Processor N250 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5905 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5905 rivals Pentium Gold G6405.
| Feature | Processor N250 | Celeron G5905 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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