Intel Celeron J4125 vs Intel Core i3-3120M

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Performance
Celeron J4125
2,7067% of 36,991
Core i3-3120M7% better
2,8928% of 36,991

The Core i3-3120M has 7% better performance than the Celeron J4125 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Celeron J4125
25.2921% of 121.53
Core i3-3120M
No data available

The Celeron J4125 has 21% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Celeron J4125 CPU

The Intel Celeron J4125 is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q4 2019 with a suggested retail price of $107. It is part of Intel's Celeron lineup, which is based on the Goldmont Plus microarchitecture. The J4125 is compatible with Intel BGA 1090 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 600 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Celeron J4125 supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Celeron J4125 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 56 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 4 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Celeron J4125 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2000.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2.7 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Celeron J4125 includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 600. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Celeron J4125 has the 547th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 7.32% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 2,706 score and $107 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 25.29. This is the 144th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Core i3-3120M CPU

The Intel Core i3-3120M is a 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2012. It is part of Intel's Core i3 lineup, which is based on the Ivy Bridge microarchitecture. The i3-3120M is compatible with Intel Socket G2 (988B) motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i3-3120M supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i3-3120M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 3 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i3-3120M features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.5 GHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i3-3120M includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 4000. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i3-3120M has the 531st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 7.82% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCeleron J4125Core i3-3120M
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCeleronCore i3
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ4 2019Q3 2012
Launch Price (MSRP)$107--
Production StatusEnd-of-life--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Celeron J4125
2,7067% of 36,991
Core i3-3120M7% better
2,8928% of 36,991

The Core i3-3120M has 7% better performance than the Celeron J4125 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Celeron J4125 is ranked 547th with a score of 2,706, and the Core i3-3120M is ranked 531st with a score of 2,892.

Performance per dollar
Celeron J4125
25.2921% of 121.53
Core i3-3120M
No data available

The Celeron J4125 has 48% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Celeron J4125's 25.29 performance per dollar ranks it 144th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Celeron J4125 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i3-6006U2,903.5+7%
Core i3-2370M2,898+7%
Core i3-3120M2,892+7%
Core i7-4610Y2,811+4%
Core i3-2350M2,809+4%
Core i3-5015U2,715+0%
Core i3-5005U2,711+0%
Celeron J41252,706
Core m3-6Y302,704-0%
Core m5-6Y572,681-1%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Celeron J4125 orCore i3-3120M
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-11370H27.51+9%
Core i5-8259U26.65+5%
Core i7-7820HK26.51+5%
Core i5-7440HQ26.33+4%
Xeon E-2176M26.06+3%
Celeron J412525.29
Core i7-11390H24.89-2%
Core i7-1195G724.5-3%
Core i5-7300HQ24.17-4%
Core i7-7820HQ24.12-5%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCeleron J4125Core i3-3120M
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,706
2,892
(+6.87%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
984
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
243
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Cinebench R15 Single-Core
75.3
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Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
962
(+17.89%)
816
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
346
397
(+14.74%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,958
(+74.62%)
1,694
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,162
1,281
(+10.24%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCeleron J4125Core i3-3120M
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size14 nm22 nm

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCeleron J4125Core i3-3120M
SeriesCeleronCore i3
MicroarchitectureGoldmont PlusIvy Bridge
CodenameGemini LakeIvy Bridge
Memory SupportDDR4DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCeleron J4125Core i3-3120M
Cores42
Threads44
Clock Speed2000.0 MHz2.5 GHz
Turbo Clock2.7 GHz--
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier20.0x25.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCeleron J4125Core i3-3120M
L1 Cache56 KB64 KB
L2 Cache4 MB256 KB
L3 Cache--3 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCeleron J4125Core i3-3120M
SocketIntel BGA 1090Intel Socket G2 (988B)
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0 x6--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)10 W35 W
TJ Max105 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCeleron J4125Core i3-3120M
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 600Intel HD 4000
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AES-NI, SHA, F16C, EM64T, VT-x, VT-d, EPT, EIST, XD-bit, SGXMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, EIST, Intel 64, HTT, XD bit, VT-x

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.