CPU
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Processor N250
Celeron J4105
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 Celeron J4105
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Processor N250 | Celeron J4105 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Processor N250 | Celeron J4105 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 J4105
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 J4105
The Celeron J4105 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 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: 2,820 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Processor N250 and Celeron J4105 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Processor N250 versus 2.5 GHz on the Celeron J4105 — a 41.3% clock advantage for the Processor N250 (base: 0.1 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Processor N250 uses the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Celeron J4105 uses Goldmont Plus (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N250 scores 2,786 against the Celeron J4105's 2,820 — a 1.2% lead for the Celeron J4105. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N250 vs 4 MB on the Celeron J4105.
| Feature | Processor N250 | Celeron J4105 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+52% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 0.1 GHz | 1.5 GHz+1400% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 4 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Twin Lake (2024−2025) | Goldmont Plus (2017) |
| PassMark | 2,786 | 2,820+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Processor N250 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Celeron J4105 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Processor N250 | Celeron J4105 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 6 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Processor N250) / true (Celeron J4105). The Celeron J4105 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600), while the Processor N250 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron J4105 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1305G.
| Feature | Processor N250 | Celeron J4105 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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