Celeron N5105
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Celeron N5105

Intel

PassMark

4,003

2007-01-01
10 Watt
Jasper Lake (2021)

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Overview

The Celeron N5105 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,003 points. Launch price was $69.

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Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Celeron N5105 specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Celeron N5105 is a 4-core / 4-thread processor based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.9 GHz from a base frequency of 2 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 4 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 1.5 MB (total) of L2 cache and 64 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 4,003, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Aging generation product.

SpecificationCeleron N5105
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units4C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost2.9 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency2 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designJasper Lake (2021)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient10 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores4 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data1.5 MB (total)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache64 kB (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor63.8 mm2
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)105 °C
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleYes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score4,003
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N5105 fits into the BGA1338 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR4 memory.

SpecificationCeleron N5105
TypeDesktop or Laptop processordesktop
SocketMotherboard socket requiredBGA1338
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 4.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR4
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers1
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Power & Cooling

The Celeron N5105 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 10 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationCeleron N5105
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload10 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)105 °C
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #2014 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationCeleron N5105
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$69
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#2014
Release DateLaunch date2007-01-01
Release Year2021
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)Intel

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