Intel Core i3-2100 vs Intel Celeron J4125

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-2100 or Intel Core i3-2100 – 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 Core i3-2100 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Celeron J4125 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 J4125, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1090 socket.
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Celeron J4000/N4000/N5000
2 Generation 9
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-2100 Name Intel Celeron J4125
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2100 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2100 is 3.1 GHz
The Intel Celeron J4125 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron J4125 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 2.7 GHz
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
None None 2.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2100 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Celeron J4125 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron J4125 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 600, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
48 Shaders 96
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2017
32 nm Technology 14 nm
10.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 12
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.25 GHz
6 Generation 9.5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.75 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 600
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2400, LPDDR4-2400
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 10 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2100 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron J4125 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2019
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
32 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
120 $ Release price --
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Gemini Lake
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket BGA 1090
512.0 KB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron J4125
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
1632
1632
Intel Core i3-2100
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1262
1262

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron J4125
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
1276
1276
Intel Core i3-2100
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1082
1082

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-2100
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
515
515
Intel Celeron J4125
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
411
411

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron J4125
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
296
296
Intel Core i3-2100
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
263
263