Celeron 4205U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Celeron 4205U

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Celeron 4205U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,239 Rank: 1615
Rank Name Score Visual
1611 Pentium 3805U 4,241
+0%
1612 Athlon II X2 B24 4,241
+0%
1613 Athlon II X2 250 4,240
+0%
1614 Athlon II X2 215 4,239
+0%
1615 Celeron 4205U 4,239
1616 Atom C3558 4,237
+-0%
1617 Core i5-460M 4,237
+-0%
1618 Celeron N4000 4,234
-0.1%
1619 Athlon II X4 630 4,234
-0.1%
1620 Phenom II X3 710 4,234
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Celeron 4205U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,318 Rank: 1703
Rank Name Score Visual
1699 Pentium N3540 4,318
+0%
1700 Celeron 2980U 4,318
+0%
1701 Core i3-370M 4,318
+0%
1702 Xeon 5160 4,318
+0%
1703 Celeron 4205U 4,318
1704 Celeron J4025 4,318
+0%
1705 Phenom II X4 920 4,317
+-0%
1706 Athlon II X2 220 4,317
+-0%
1707 Phenom X3 8550 4,317
+-0%
1708 Core 2 Duo P9700 4,316
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Celeron 4205U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,187 Rank: 1594
Rank Name Score Visual
1590 A8-3850 4,189
+0%
1591 Sempron 145 4,188
+0%
1592 FX-7600P 4,187
+0%
1593 Celeron 1037U 4,187
+0%
1594 Celeron 4205U 4,187
1595 A10-9600P 4,186
+-0%
1596 Athlon II X2 215 4,185
+-0%
1597 Core 2 Duo T9300 4,184
-0.1%
1598 Xeon E5507 4,181
-0.1%
1599 Core 2 Duo T9500 4,180
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Celeron 4205U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,497 Rank: 1558
Rank Name Score Visual
1554 A8-3500M 4,497
+0%
1555 Pentium J2900 4,497
+0%
1556 Core i3-350M 4,497
+0%
1557 Phenom II X2 B57 4,497
+0%
1558 Celeron 4205U 4,497
1559 Celeron 3855U 4,496
+-0%
1560 Celeron G530 4,496
+-0%
1561 Pentium E6700 4,496
+-0%
1562 Pentium E6600 4,496
+-0%
1563 Pentium 2127U 4,496
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Celeron 4205U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,456 Rank: 1629
Rank Name Score Visual
1625 Atom x5-Z8300 4,456
+0%
1626 Celeron E3500 4,456
+0%
1627 Xeon 5160 4,456
+0%
1628 A6-5357M 4,456
+0%
1629 Celeron 4205U 4,456
1630 Sempron 3850 4,456
+0%
1631 Pentium B950 4,455
+-0%
1632 A9-9400 4,455
+-0%
1633 Atom x5-Z8330 4,455
+-0%
1634 Xeon 5150 4,455
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Celeron 4205U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,482 Rank: 1527
Rank Name Score Visual
1523 Core i3-2377M 4,482
+0%
1524 Core i3-2367M 4,482
+0%
1525 Athlon II X3 435 4,482
+0%
1526 Celeron 1005M 4,482
+0%
1527 Celeron 4205U 4,482
1528 Pentium B960 4,481
+-0%
1529 Pentium B950 4,481
+-0%
1530 A9-9430 4,481
+-0%
1531 Phenom II X2 555 4,481
+-0%
1532 Xeon E3110 4,481
+-0%

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Celeron 4205U Details

Ranking #1614 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Celeron 4205U is a mobile processor that offers modest computational power suited for basic computing tasks. Launched in January 2019, this CPU is built on Intel's 10 nm process and belongs to the Whiskey Lake-U family, which was designed for low-power laptops and ultrabooks. With a base clock of 1.8 GHz and no turbo boost, it operates at a TDP of just 15 W, making it highly energy-efficient for portable devices. Despite its age, the processor remains relevant for users who prioritize battery life and cost over performance.

The Celeron 4205U features two cores and two threads, with no simultaneous multithreading support, limiting its ability to handle multithreaded workloads efficiently. It includes 2 MB of L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory at up to 2133 MT/s via a dual-channel interface, providing a memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. While these specs are adequate for light productivity tasks, they fall far short of modern standards. The processor also supports PCIe 3.0 with 12 lanes directly from the CPU, enabling compatibility with faster storage and peripherals.

Integrated into the chip is Intel's UHD Graphics 620, a basic GPU with 24 execution units and a maximum frequency of 1.05 GHz. It supports up to three displays and is capable of handling standard video playback and light gaming but cannot run modern titles at acceptable frame rates. For users needing virtualization capabilities, the Celeron 4205U supports Intel VT-x and VT-d, along with IOMMU, allowing for efficient virtual machine performance and direct hardware passthrough.

On the software side, the processor supports a range of instruction sets including AVX, AVX2, SSE, and MMX, ensuring compatibility with a wide array of applications. However, the locked clock multiplier prevents overclocking, which limits performance tuning. Benchmark scores reveal that the Celeron 4205U achieves a single-core score of 4187 and a multicore score of 4318, placing it below most modern processors but above some older dual-core designs. Its overall score of 4239 positions it as a mid-tier performer in the mobile segment, particularly in systems where power efficiency is prioritized.

As of March 2026, the Celeron 4205U is best suited for entry-level laptops and budget devices where performance demands are minimal. It handles web browsing, office applications, and media consumption without issue but struggles with multitasking or resource-intensive software. While it has been surpassed by newer architectures, its low power consumption and affordability make it a viable option for basic computing needs in cost-sensitive markets.
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Intel Celeron 4205U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Celeron 4205U
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 1800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 18x (locked)
Core Name: Whiskey Lake-U
Socket: BGA 1528
Package: FC-BGA14F
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 1.907 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4

Physical Specifications

Process: 10 nm
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 CLMUL F16C EIST VT-x VT-d
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