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Celeron J4005

2 cores · 2 threads · up to 2.7 GHz on FCBGA1090.

3.1 · 24 votes

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Cores
2
Threads
2
Boost
2.7 GHz
L3 cache
4 MB
TDP
10W
Socket
FCBGA1090

Performance breakdown

Gaming1
Productivity1
Single-core1
Multi-core8
Power efficiency1

Lab scores

Performance score1
Cores2
Threads2
Boost clock (GHz)2.7 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p2 fps
1440p2 fps
4K1 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Architecture
Goldmont Plus
Process node
14 nm
Socket
FCBGA1090
Release year
2017
Total cores
2
Threads
2
Integrated graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 600
Clocks & cache
Base clock
2.0 GHz
Boost clock
2.7 GHz
Multiplier
20
L1 cache
112 KB
L2 cache
4 MB
L3 cache
4 MB
Memory & platform
Memory support
DDR4
Max capacity
8 GB
Channels
2
Max bandwidth
38.397 GB/s
Base power (TDP)
10W
Max temperature
105°C
PCIe
PCIe 2.0
Launch price
$107
Technologies
Instruction sets
SSE4.2
Extensions
AES-NI, VT-x, VT-d
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like it for basic office work and media servers because it sips power and runs cool. The usual gripe is it chokes on anything beyond light multitasking or web browsing.

Pros
  • Sips power, stays whisper quiet
  • Handles basic desktop tasks fine
  • Runs cool without a big fan
  • Ships in cheap, tiny systems
Cons
  • Only two physical cores
  • No hyperthreading support at all
  • Integrated graphics are very weak
Verdict

Our verdict on the Celeron J4005

A low-power, dual-core chip from 2017 that's really only useful for basic office work or as a home server.

Get it if you're building a dirt-cheap office PC or a low-power home server that just needs to browse the web and play video. Skip it if you plan to do any multitasking, gaming, or modern work—it's too slow for anything beyond basic tasks.

Buy it if…

  • You need a basic office PC that sips power.
  • You want a tiny, silent home server or NAS.
  • You're building a cheap, low-power media playback box.
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