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Overview

The Pentium J4205 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 2,315 points. Launch price was $161.

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 J4205

#932

Core i7-875K

MSRP: $353|Avg: $175

126%

#933

Athlon XP 2700+

MSRP: $349|Avg: $20

125%

#934

Core i5-6442EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

125%

#935

Core i7-4770TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $303

115%

#936

Pentium G640T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

115%

#937

Athlon 64 2000+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

115%

#938

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

113%

#939

Core i5-660

MSRP: $196|Avg: $150

113%

#940

Core 2 Quad Q8400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $128

113%

#941

Pentium G3240

MSRP: $89|Avg: $126

107%

#942

Core i3-2130

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

104%

#943

Pentium 4 2.26

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

103%

#944

Pentium 4 2.60

MSRP: $401|Avg: $25

102%

#945

Core 2 Quad Q9505

MSRP: $213|Avg: $150

101%

#946

Core 2 Duo E8600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $95

101%

#947

Pentium J4205

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

100%

#948

Phenom II X6 1075T

MSRP: $245|Avg: N/A

99%

#949

PRO A10-8770E

MSRP: $395|Avg: $210

99%

#950

Core i5-5675R

MSRP: $339|Avg: $392

99%

#951

Athlon XP 1700+

MSRP: $190|Avg: $15

98%

#952

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491

97%

#953

Athlon 64 FX-55

MSRP: $827|Avg: $50

96%

#954

Core i5-2390T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $182

95%

#955

Core i3-3225

MSRP: $172|Avg: $167

95%

#956

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

94%

#957

Core i3-3220T

MSRP: $149|Avg: $146

93%

#958

Athlon XP 1600+

MSRP: $160|Avg: $15

93%

#959

Athlon II X2 240e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $77

91%

#960

Phenom II X3 710

MSRP: $125|Avg: N/A

89%

#961

Athlon XP 1500+

MSRP: $130|Avg: $15

87%

#962

Core i3-2100T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $127

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium J4205 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium J4205 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium J4205 is a 4-core / 4-thread processor based on the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.6 GHz from a base frequency of 1.5 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 0 kB of L3 cache, plus 2 MB of L2 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 2,315, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium J4205
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	4C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.6 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	1.5 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Goldmont (2016−2017)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	0 kB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	2 MB
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	105 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	2,315

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium J4205 fits into the FCBGA1296 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s memory.

Specification	Pentium J4205
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	desktop
SeriesProduct family	Intel Pentium
SocketMotherboard socket required	FCBGA1296
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1 (Uniprocessor)

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium J4205 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 J4205
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 $161, the Pentium J4205 delivers 14 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #2458 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium J4205
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$161
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$161
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$161
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2458
Release DateLaunch date	30 August 2016 (9 years ago)
Release Year	2016
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	desktop
Series	Intel Pentium
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$161
Release Date	30 August 2016 (9 years ago)
Architecture Codename	Goldmont (2016−2017)
Performance Ranking Position	2458

Technical Specifications

11 specs

Cores	4
Threads	4
L2 Cache	2 MB
L3 Cache	0 kB
Multiplier	15
Max Frequency	2.6 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	1.5 GHz
Process Technology	14 nm
Max Core Temperature	105 °C
Windows 11 Compatible	-