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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. The Pentium J4205 is positioned at rank #910 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

21677%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

20483%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

14872%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4480%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3549%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3105%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1778%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1755%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1598%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1598%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1580%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1537%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1516%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1510%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1496%

#395

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491

97%

#910

Pentium J4205

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

100%

#911

Core i3-2120

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

100%

#912

Pentium E6600

MSRP: $84|Avg: $50

99%

#913

Pentium E5500

MSRP: $75|Avg: $25

99%

#914

Pentium G3460

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

99%

#915

Pentium E6700

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#916

Phenom II X4 820

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

98%

#917

Core i7-3930K

MSRP: $583|Avg: $150

98%

#919

Core i7-4930K

MSRP: $670|Avg: $100

97%

#920

Sempron LE-1250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

97%

#921

Pentium E6500

MSRP: $84|Avg: $10

97%

#922

Core i5-2500

MSRP: $294|Avg: $69

97%

#924

Athlon II X4 605e

MSRP: $143|Avg: $25

95%

#925

Athlon II X4 610e

MSRP: $143|Avg: $20

95%

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. It currently holds Rank #910 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. 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
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#910
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