Intel Celeron N4120

Intel Celeron N4120

About processor

The Intel Celeron N4120 processor is a solid choice for low-power laptops and 2-in-1 devices. With a 14nm technology and a low TDP of 5W, it offers decent performance while being gentle on battery life. The 4 cores and 4 threads provide enough horsepower for everyday tasks such as web browsing, office productivity, and media consumption. The base frequency of 1.1 GHz may seem low at first glance, but the processor is capable of boosting up to 2.6 GHz when needed, providing a responsive user experience. The integrated graphics also add value, allowing for casual gaming and multimedia playback without the need for a dedicated GPU. In terms of real-world performance, the processor holds up well in benchmarks, scoring 343 in Geekbench 6 Single Core and 1022 in Multi-Core tests. This makes it suitable for light multitasking and basic content creation. Overall, the Intel Celeron N4120 is a budget-friendly option for users who prioritize portability and battery life without sacrificing too much on performance. It's a great choice for students, light users, and anyone in need of a reliable, efficient processor for everyday computing tasks.

Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Laptop
Launch Date
November 2019
Model Name
?
The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
N4120
Code Name
Gemini Lake Refresh

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
4
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Performance-cores
4
Performance-core Base Frequency
1.1 GHz
L1 Cache
32K per core
L2 Cache
4MB shared
Unlocked Multiplier
No
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
BGA-1090
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
14 nm
TDP
5 W
Max. Operating Temperature
?
Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
105 °C
PCIe Version
?
PCI Express is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard used for connecting high-speed components, replacing older standards such as AGP, PCI, and PCI-X. It has gone through multiple revisions and improvements since its initial release. PCIe 1.0 was first introduced in 2002, and in order to meet the growing demand for higher bandwidth, subsequent versions have been released over time.
2.0
Instruction Set
?
The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.
x86-64

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR4-2400
Max Memory Size
?
Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
8GB
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
?
Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
38.4 GB/s
ECC Memory Support
No

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
True
GPU Max Dynamic Frequency
700 MHz
GPU Base Frequency
200 MHz
Execution Units
?
The Execution Unit is the foundational building block of Intel’s graphics architecture. Execution Units are compute processors optimized for simultaneous Multi-Threading for high throughput compute power.
12
Max Resolution
3840x2160 - 30 Hz
Graphics Performance
0.14 TFLOPS

Miscellaneous

Extended Instruction Set
SSE4.2
PCIe Lanes
6

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23
Single Core Score
452
Cinebench R23
Multi Core Score
1044
Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
343
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
1022
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
442
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
1538
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
1099
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
2529

Compared to Other CPU

Cinebench R23 Single Core
1823 +303.3%
1590 +251.8%
1275 +182.1%
1008 +123%
Cinebench R23 Multi Core
17839 +1608.7%
13316 +1175.5%
10027 +860.4%
3567 +241.7%
Geekbench 6 Single Core
412 +20.1%
380 +10.8%
295 -14%
243 -29.2%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
1273 +24.6%
1127 +10.3%
927 -9.3%
782 -23.5%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
479 +8.4%
461 +4.3%
418 -5.4%
393 -11.1%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
1742 +13.3%
1631 +6%
1384 -10%
Passmark CPU Single Core
1209 +10%
1163 +5.8%
1059 -3.6%
1005 -8.6%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
2879 +13.8%
2709 +7.1%
2322 -8.2%
2195 -13.2%