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Overview

The Pentium J2850 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,016 points. Launch price was $94.

Value Upgrade Path

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

Performance Per Dollar Pentium J2850

#306

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

126%

#307

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

126%

#308

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

124%

#309

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

121%

#310

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

120%

#311

Celeron J1850

MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A

117%

#312

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

115%

#313

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

115%

#314

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

115%

#315

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

114%

#316

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

110%

#317

Celeron N3060

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

110%

#318

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

109%

#319

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

103%

#320

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

102%

#321

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

100%

#322

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#323

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#324

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

98%

#325

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#326

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

96%

#327

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

96%

#328

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#329

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

95%

#330

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

92%

#331

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

89%

#332

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

88%

#333

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

87%

#334

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

87%

#335

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

87%

#336

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium J2850 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium J2850 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium J2850 is a 4-core / 4-thread processor based on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture, manufactured on a 22 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.4 GHz from a base frequency of 2.41 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 2 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache, plus 2 MB of L2 cache and 224 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,016, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium J2850
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	4C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.4 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.41 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Bay Trail-D (2013)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	22 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	2 MB L2 Cache
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	2 MB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	224 kB
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,016

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium J2850 fits into the FCBGA1170 socket and supports PCIe 2.0. It supports DDR3 memory.

Specification	Pentium J2850
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	Intel Pentium
SocketMotherboard socket required	FCBGA1170
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 2.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR3
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium J2850 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.

Specification	Pentium J2850
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	10 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $94, the Pentium J2850 delivers 11 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #3059 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium J2850
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$94
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$94
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$94
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#3059
Release DateLaunch date	1 September 2013 (12 years ago)
Release Year	2013
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

Type	Laptop
Series	Intel Pentium
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$94
Release Date	1 September 2013 (12 years ago)
Architecture Codename	Bay Trail-D (2013)
Performance Ranking Position	3059

Technical Specifications

11 specs

Cores	4
Threads	4
L1 Cache	224 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache
Max Frequency	2.4 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	2.41 GHz
Process Technology	22 nm
Max Core Temperature	100 °C
Windows 11 Compatible	-