Intel Celeron J4125 vs Intel Celeron N3350

The Intel Celeron N3350 (Architecture: Braswell) was designed for energy-efficient, mobile devices. The Intel Celeron J4125 (Architecture: Gemini Lake) is aimed at mini-PCs and desktops for basic tasks.

Both CPUs are manufactured in 14 nm. The Intel Celeron N3350 has 2 cores, 2 threads, and 2 MB of Level 3 Cache. The Intel Celeron J4125 offers 4 cores, 4 threads, and 4 MB of Level 3 Cache, which means higher multitasking capability. In performance benchmarks, the Intel Celeron J4125 significantly outperforms the Intel Celeron N3350 in single-core and multi-core performance, with all differences exceeding the 10 percent threshold.

The Intel Celeron J4125 is therefore more powerful for most applications. Both Celeron processors are not designed for gaming. The Intel Celeron N3350 uses an Intel HD Graphics 500 (30 GB/s memory bandwidth). The Intel Celeron J4125 integrates an Intel UHD Graphics 600 (38 GB/s memory bandwidth), which gives it a minimal advantage in simple games.

The Intel Celeron N3350, with 6 watts TDP (configurable to 4 watts), is more energy-efficient than the Intel Celeron J4125 (10 watts TDP), favoring fanless designs for the N3350. The Intel Celeron J4125 also supports PCIe 2.0. Despite slightly higher costs, the Intel Celeron J4125 offers better value for money due to its superior computing and graphics performance.

In summary, the Intel Celeron N3350 is recommended for maximum energy efficiency and simple tasks. The Intel Celeron J4125 offers noticeably more performance for everyday desktop use and a smoother user experience.