Pentium J4205

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium J4205

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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 J4205 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,107 Rank: 1793
Rank Name Score Visual
1789 Celeron B830 4,111
+0.1%
1790 Core 2 Duo P7550 4,111
+0.1%
1791 A6-3620 4,109
+0%
1792 Core 2 Duo P8400 4,109
+0%
1793 Pentium J4205 4,107
1794 A4-3310MX 4,107
+0%
1795 Intel Core i3-330M 4,104
-0.1%
1796 Pentium T4200 4,104
-0.1%
1797 A6-3430MX 4,104
-0.1%
1798 A4-9120 4,101
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium J4205 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,494 Rank: 1236
Rank Name Score Visual
1232 FX-4320 4,498
+0.1%
1233 Core i7-2610UE 4,497
+0.1%
1234 Intel Core i7-720QM 4,496
+0%
1235 Core i5-4258U 4,495
+0%
1236 Pentium J4205 4,494
1237 Core i5-3470T 4,494
+0%
1238 A12-9800E 4,494
+0%
1239 A10-6700 4,494
+0%
1240 Phenom II X6 1035T 4,494
+0%
1241 Core i7-960 4,494
+0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium J4205 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,849 Rank: 1860
Rank Name Score Visual
1856 A6-7000 3,863
+0.4%
1857 E1-1500 3,861
+0.3%
1858 Intel Core i5-430M 3,854
+0.1%
1859 Celeron 2980U 3,854
+0.1%
1860 Pentium J4205 3,849
1861 Celeron N3350 3,848
+-0%
1862 Celeron E1500 3,848
+-0%
1863 Phenom X4 9850 3,841
-0.2%
1864 Celeron B820 3,836
-0.3%
1865 Athlon 64 X2 4800+ 3,834
-0.4%

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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 J4205 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,520 Rank: 1382
Rank Name Score Visual
1378 Celeron G1820T 4,521
+0%
1379 Core i7-640M 4,521
+0%
1380 Phenom II X4 910 4,521
+0%
1381 Core i3-6102E 4,520
+0%
1382 Pentium J4205 4,520
1383 Celeron G1820 4,520
+0%
1384 Athlon II X4 635 4,520
+0%
1385 Phenom II X4 810 4,520
+0%
1386 Xeon E5504 4,520
+0%
1387 A6-7470K 4,520
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium J4205 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,517 Rank: 1227
Rank Name Score Visual
1223 A8-5500 4,518
+0%
1224 A8-5500B 4,518
+0%
1225 FX-8800P 4,518
+0%
1226 Athlon Silver 7120U 4,518
+0%
1227 Pentium J4205 4,517
1228 Core i3-7130U 4,517
+0%
1229 Core i5-4200M 4,517
+0%
1230 Xeon X5472 4,517
+0%
1231 A6-3650 4,517
+0%
1232 Phenom II X4 905e 4,517
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium J4205 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,496 Rank: 1435
Rank Name Score Visual
1431 A8-4500M 4,497
+0%
1432 Celeron G1620T 4,497
+0%
1433 Core i7-640M 4,497
+0%
1434 A8-5557M 4,497
+0%
1435 Pentium J4205 4,496
1436 A8-5550M 4,496
+0%
1437 A8-3530MX 4,496
+0%
1438 Core i5-3339Y 4,496
+0%
1439 Phenom II X4 910 4,496
+0%
1440 Celeron J3455 4,495
+-0%

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Pentium J4205 Details

The Intel Pentium J4205, released in 2016, is a low-power processor designed for entry-level desktop systems and compact computing platforms. Built on the 14 nm Goldmont microarchitecture, it targets users who prioritize energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness over raw performance. Despite being over seven years old, the J4205 remains relevant in niche markets such as embedded systems, digital signage, and basic office workstations. Its 10 W TDP and compact design make it ideal for fanless or quiet operation, though its performance is now significantly outdated compared to modern processors.

The J4205 features four cores and four threads, with a base clock of 1.5 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 2.6 GHz. It integrates Intel's HD Graphics 505, which supports up to 8 GB of shared memory and can drive dual displays at resolutions up to 4K. The GPU operates at a base frequency of 250 MHz and can boost to 800 MHz, enabling basic multimedia playback and light graphical tasks. Cache specifications include 0.0938 MiB of L1 data cache, 0.125 MiB of L1 instruction cache, 2 MiB of L2 cache, and no L3 cache.

The processor supports up to 8 GB of DDR3L or DDR4 memory, with a maximum bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. It uses the BGA1373 socket, limiting upgrade flexibility. Key features include Intel’s Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, Intel Burst Performance Technology, and support for AES-NI, AVX2, and other instruction sets. It also includes hardware virtualization via VT-x and VT-d, along with Intel vPro for enterprise management.

In benchmark testing, the J4205 achieves an Overall Score of 4107, placing it at #1793 out of 2060 CPUs. Its Singlecore Score is 3849 (#1860), and its Multicore Score is 4494 (#1236). While its multicore performance is relatively strong compared to some older dual-core CPUs, its single-core performance lags behind modern processors. It is outperformed by contemporaries like the Core i5-4258U and Core i7-7200U in multicore tasks, and by the Celeron 2980U and A6-7000 in single-core tests. In the top 50 lists, the J4205 is far behind leaders like the Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which score over 8,000 in single-core and 12,000 in multicore.

As of March 2026, the Pentium J4205 remains a viable option for light-duty computing but is no longer competitive in performance-critical environments. Its strengths lie in low power consumption and integrated graphics, making it suitable for embedded applications, basic web browsing, and office productivity. However, for anything beyond these tasks—such as content creation, gaming, or virtualization—modern CPUs offer vastly superior performance. The J4205 is best viewed as a legacy component rather than a current-generation solution.
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Intel Pentium J4205

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium J4205
Family: Pentium
Series: J
Model Number: J4205
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 15x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Goldmont
Core Name: Apollo
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 10 W
Release Price: $161.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 96.0512 KiB (6-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 2 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 0 MiB (No)

Memory Specifications

Maximum Memory: 8 GB

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 505
GPU Max Frequency: 800 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a TSX Flex Memory MWT ISRT FMA BPT
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