Intel Celeron N4120 vs Intel Processor U300E

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Intel Celeron N4120 or Intel Celeron N4120 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Celeron N4120 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N4120, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1090 socket.
The Intel Processor U300E features 5 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Processor U series.
To use the Intel Processor U300E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron N4120 Name Intel Processor U300E
Intel Celeron Family Intel Processor U
9 Generation 13
Intel Celeron J4000/N4000/N5000 Group Intel Core i 1300P/1300U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron N4120 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N4120 is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
The Intel Processor U300E has 5 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 4.3 GHz
None None 0.8 GHz
None None 1.1 GHz
None None 4x Gracemont
None None 1x Raptor Cove
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
1.1 GHz Frequency None
None None 3.2 GHz
4 Threads 6
2.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 5
4x Cores None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron N4120 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N4120 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 600, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Processor U300E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Processor U300E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (48 EU), which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2023
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (48 EU)
14 nm Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders 384
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Execution units 48
9.5 Generation 13
0.7 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
8.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
DDR4-2400, LPDDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-6400, DDR5-5200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
None TDP up 28 W
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 55 W
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
4.8 W TDP down 12 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron N4120 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Processor U300E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 10.0 MB cache.
Q4/2019 Release date Q1/2023
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Gemini Lake Architecture Raptor Lake U
10 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 1090 Socket BGA 1744
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 10.0 MB