Pentium J2900

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium J2900

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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 Pentium J2900 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,921 Rank: 1947
Rank Name Score Visual
1943 Pentium N3700 3,930
+0.2%
1944 Athlon 64 4000+ 3,930
+0.2%
1945 Intel Core i5-470UM 3,927
+0.2%
1946 A4-5000 3,924
+0.1%
1947 Pentium J2900 3,921
1948 A6-5200 3,919
-0.1%
1949 Core 2 Duo U9600 3,918
-0.1%
1950 Atom x5-Z8300 3,916
-0.1%
1951 Athlon II X2 250u 3,915
-0.2%
1952 Atom x5-Z8500 3,914
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium J2900 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,333 Rank: 1636
Rank Name Score Visual
1632 Athlon 5350 4,334
+0%
1633 A10-5745M 4,333
+0%
1634 A10-4655M 4,333
+0%
1635 A4-7210 4,333
+0%
1636 Pentium J2900 4,333
1637 Pentium G640T 4,333
+0%
1638 Phenom X4 9850 4,333
+0%
1639 Pentium G2020T 4,333
+0%
1640 Celeron J4005 4,332
+-0%
1641 Core M-5Y10a 4,332
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium J2900 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,647 Rank: 1963
Rank Name Score Visual
1959 Celeron J1900 3,655
+0.2%
1960 Athlon X2 4450e 3,655
+0.2%
1961 Celeron 867 3,654
+0.2%
1962 Atom x5-Z8350 3,650
+0.1%
1963 Pentium J2900 3,647
1964 E-450 3,647
+0%
1965 Atom x5-Z8500 3,646
+-0%
1966 A8-4555M 3,643
-0.1%
1967 Core 2 Duo T9550 3,640
-0.2%
1968 Athlon II X2 260u 3,637
-0.3%

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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 Pentium J2900 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,497 Rank: 1555
Rank Name Score Visual
1551 A9-9400 4,497
+0%
1552 A6-3500 4,497
+0%
1553 Pentium 4410Y 4,497
+0%
1554 A8-3500M 4,497
+0%
1555 Pentium J2900 4,497
1556 Core i3-350M 4,497
+0%
1557 Phenom II X2 B57 4,497
+0%
1558 Celeron 4205U 4,497
+0%
1559 Celeron 3855U 4,496
+-0%
1560 Celeron G530 4,496
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium J2900 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,490 Rank: 1396
Rank Name Score Visual
1392 Core i7-2637M 4,490
+0%
1393 Pentium G3240 4,490
+0%
1394 Core i5-4200U 4,490
+0%
1395 A10-5757M 4,490
+0%
1396 Pentium J2900 4,490
1397 Core i3-540 4,490
+0%
1398 Phenom II X3 B73 4,490
+0%
1399 Pentium G2130 4,489
+-0%
1400 Pentium G2120 4,489
+-0%
1401 Core i3-4000M 4,489
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium J2900 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,473 Rank: 1579
Rank Name Score Visual
1575 Athlon 5150 4,475
+0%
1576 Pentium 997 4,474
+0%
1577 Celeron B830 4,473
+0%
1578 Athlon II X2 265 4,473
+0%
1579 Pentium J2900 4,473
1580 Pentium N3710 4,473
+0%
1581 Atom x5-Z8500 4,473
+0%
1582 Athlon II X2 280 4,473
+0%
1583 A6-5400K 4,472
+-0%
1584 Celeron 3205U 4,472
+-0%

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Pentium J2900 Details

The Pentium J2900 stands as a direct competitor to the Atom x5-Z8550 in the low-power, integrated graphics segment, yet it trails slightly in multicore performance with a score of 4333 compared to the Atom's 4334. As of March 2026, this Intel processor is a product of a bygone era, having been released well over four years ago, and its 22 nm process node reflects the technology of its time. Built on the Bay Trail architecture, the J2900 features four cores and four threads, operating at a base frequency of 2.41 GHz with a turbo boost up to 2.3 GHz, which is a notable anomaly in naming convention where the turbo frequency is lower than the base clock. It is designed for low-power consumption, with a TDP of just 10 W, making it ideal for fanless systems and embedded applications.

The J2900 is packaged in an FCBGA1170 socket and supports up to 8 GB of DDR3L 1333 memory across two channels, achieving a maximum bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. This is complemented by Intel's HD Graphics, which runs at a base frequency of 688 MHz and can burst up to 896 MHz, supporting two displays and offering basic graphics performance suitable for office work and media playback. The processor includes a range of Intel extensions such as SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES, and Hyper-Threading, alongside virtualization technologies like VT-x and VT-d, making it a capable option for light virtualization tasks.

In benchmark testing, the Pentium J2900 achieves an overall score of 3921, ranking #1947 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 3647 (#1963) and a multicore score of 4333 (#1633). These results place it just behind the Atom x5-Z8350 and Celeron J1900 in single-core performance and slightly ahead of the Celeron J4005 and E2-9010 in multicore performance. While it is not competitive with modern high-end CPUs, the J2900 holds its own in entry-level and embedded computing, where power efficiency and integration are prioritized over raw performance. Its position in the broader market suggests it remains relevant in niche applications but is no longer suited for demanding computing tasks.
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Intel Pentium J2900

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium J2900
Model Number: J2900
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2410 MHz
Socket: FCBGA1170
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 10 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21.3 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 4
PCIe Configuration: X4, X2, X1

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 896 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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