Processor N50 vs Celeron 4205U

Processor N50

2 Cores2 Thrd0 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2023

Celeron 4205U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Processor N50

2 / 2

1,339

0.0%

1,350

+0.8%

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 Processor N50 is positioned at rank 1066 and the Celeron 4205U is on rank 152, so the Celeron 4205U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Processor N50

#1054

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2805%

#1055

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2764%

#1056

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2537%

#1057

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2526%

#1058

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2503%

#1060

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2417%

#1061

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2317%

#1062

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2314%

#1063

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2251%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

100%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

99%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#1075

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

96%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 4205U

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

98%

#140

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

326%

#141

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

321%

#142

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

295%

#143

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

294%

#144

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

291%

#146

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

281%

#147

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

269%

#148

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

269%

#149

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

262%

#152

Celeron 4205U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Processor N50 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 4205U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Processor N50	Celeron 4205U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Processor N50	Celeron 4205U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Processor N50 Benchmark Check

Celeron 4205U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Processor N50 and Celeron 4205U

Processor N50

The Processor N50 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): + 6 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,339 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron 4205U

The Celeron 4205U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,350 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

Both the Processor N50 and Celeron 4205U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Processor N50 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 4205U — a 61.5% clock advantage for the Processor N50 (base: 1 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Processor N50 uses the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Celeron 4205U uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N50 scores 1,339 against the Celeron 4205U's 1,350 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron 4205U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N50 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4205U.

Feature	Processor N50	Celeron 4205U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+89%	1.8 GHz
Base Clock	1 GHz	1.8 GHz+80%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+200%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-N (2023)	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	1,339	1,350
Geekbench 6 Single	—	347
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	585

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Memory & Platform

The Processor N50 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Celeron 4205U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Processor N50	Celeron 4205U
Socket	FCBGA1264	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Processor N50) / VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 4205U). The Celeron 4205U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Processor N50 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 4205U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 4205U rivals Pentium Gold 4417U.