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Overview

The Pentium J2900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 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 2.66 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: 1,254 points. Launch price was $94.

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.

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 J2900

#142

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

107%

#143

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

107%

#144

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

106%

#145

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

106%

#146

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

106%

#147

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

105%

#148

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

105%

#149

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

104%

#150

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

103%

#151

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

103%

#152

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

102%

#153

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

101%

#154

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#155

Ryzen Embedded R1305G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

100%

#156

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

100%

#157

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

100%

#158

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#159

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

98%

#160

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#161

Ryzen 7 7840U

MSRP: $400|Avg: N/A

98%

#162

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#163

Xeon E3-1505M v5

MSRP: $115|Avg: $115

97%

#164

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

95%

#165

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

94%

#166

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

92%

#167

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

92%

#168

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

91%

#169

Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $360|Avg: N/A

91%

#170

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

91%

#171

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

91%

#172

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium J2900 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium J2900 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium J2900 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 2.66 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 1,254, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium J2900
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	4C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.66 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)	105 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,254

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium J2900 fits into the FCBGA1170 socket and supports PCIe 2.0. It supports DDR3 memory.

Specification	Pentium J2900
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 J2900 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 J2900
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	10 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	105 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $20 (MSRP: $94), the Pentium J2900 delivers 63 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #2912 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium J2900
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$94
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$20
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$94
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2912
Release DateLaunch date	1 November 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 November 2013 (12 years ago)
Architecture Codename	Bay Trail-D (2013)
Performance Ranking Position	2912

Technical Specifications

11 specs

Cores	4
Threads	4
L1 Cache	224 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache
Max Frequency	2.66 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	2.41 GHz
Process Technology	22 nm
Max Core Temperature	105 °C
Windows 11 Compatible	-