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Overview

The Celeron N6211 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 July 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Elkhart Lake (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1493. Thermal design power (TDP): 1.5 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $54.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Celeron N6211 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Celeron N6211 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N6211 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor based on the Elkhart Lake (2022) architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3 GHz from a base frequency of 1.2 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 2,245, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Aging generation product.

Specification	Celeron N6211
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	3 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	1.2 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Elkhart Lake (2022)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	10 nm
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	1.5 MB
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	70 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	2,245

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N6211 fits into the BGA1493 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR4 memory.

Specification	Celeron N6211
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	desktop
SeriesProduct family	Elkhart Lake
SocketMotherboard socket required	BGA1493
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 4.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR4

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Power & Cooling

The Celeron N6211 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 1.5 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Celeron N6211
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	1.5 MB
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	70 °C

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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #2491 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Celeron N6211
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$54
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2491
Release DateLaunch date	17 July 2022 (3 years ago)
Release Year	2022
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel