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Intel Celeron N4505 processor
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Intel Celeron N4505

Expert rating6.5 / 10

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Brand:
Intel
Form Factor:
Laptop
CPU Socket:
BGA 1338
Core/Thread Count:
2C/2T
TDP:
6W
iGPU:
Intel UHD Graphics
CPU Series:
Celeron

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12

Intel Celeron N4505 Review

Intel Celeron N4505 2-core 2-thread laptop (ultra-low power) processor, 2.0GHz base / 3.5GHz boost, 6W TDP, BGA 1338 socket

The Intel Celeron N4505 is a bare-bones ultra-low-power mobile chip for the most budget-focused laptops and Chromebooks. It pairs 2 cores and 2 threads with a 2.0GHz base clock that boosts up to 3.5GHz and Intel UHD Graphics graphics, all within a 6W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 2 cores and 2 threads, the Intel Celeron N4505 runs a 2.0GHz base clock that boosts up to 3.5GHz, backed by 4MB of L3 cache and Intel UHD Graphics graphics.

Platform and Deployment

The Intel Celeron N4505 uses the BGA 1338 platform in a 6W envelope, positioned as a bare-bones ultra-low-power mobile chip for the most budget-focused laptops and Chromebooks.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within the Celeron lineup in this catalog, the Intel Celeron N4505 sits at the 2-core tier, differentiated by clock speed, TDP, and socket. Against AMD's Ryzen and EPYC processors in this catalog at a similar tier, Intel's Celeron competes on platform ecosystem and per-core efficiency, while against Intel's own Core Ultra and Xeon 6 parts in this catalog it targets a narrower, more specialized deployment niche.

Specifications

Identity

Product LineCeleron
Model NumberN4505
CodenameJasper Lake
Release Year2021

Segment and platform

Market SegmentLaptop
SocketBGA
Socket StatusMature
Process Node10 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores2
Performance Cores2
Efficiency Cores0
Total Threads2
SMT EnabledNo

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock2.0 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock3.5 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache4 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power6 W
Configurable TDP Floor4.5 W

Memory

Max Memory Speed4266 MT/s
Memory Channels1
ECC SupportNo

Graphics and AI

Integrated GraphicsYes
iGPU ModelIntel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake)
iGPU Compute Units16

Expansion

PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0

Commercial

Retail AvailabilitySoldered Only
Form FactorLaptop
TDP6 W
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating6.5 / 10

The Intel Celeron N4505 is a rock-bottom entry chip, fine for the lightest computing tasks and nothing more.

Best for

  • Budget Chromebooks
  • Basic laptops
  • Light web browsing

Not for

  • Gaming
  • Content creation
  • Multitasking-heavy workloads

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Celeron N4505?

The Intel Celeron N4505 is a processor from Intel. Key specs: Cores 2, Threads 2, Base Clock 2.0 GHz, Boost Clock 3.5 GHz, L3 Cache 4.

Will the Intel Celeron N4505 work with my current setup?

The Intel Celeron N4505 lists Socket is BGA 1338. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the Intel Celeron N4505 best suited to?

It suits budget chromebooks, basic laptops, light web browsing.

What are the drawbacks of the Intel Celeron N4505?

It is a poor fit for gaming, content creation, multitasking-heavy workloads.

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