Performance comparison: which is faster?
Celeron G5905 (Intel, 2021) and Celeron N4100 (Intel, 2018) are compared here. Compare not only scores, but also whether the motherboard can be reused and which GPU class is balanced with each CPU.
Overall performance: Celeron G5905 is about 52% faster
The sockets differ (LGA1200 / BGA), so switching requires a motherboard replacement. For games, performance balance with the GPU (guideline CPU:GPU = 0.9:1) matters more than CPU speed alone.
Relative performance score (higher is faster). Actual speed varies by workload, cooling, and memory configuration.
| Item | Celeron G5905 | Celeron N4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 3,800 | 2,500 |
| Generation | Celeron | Celeron |
| Socket | LGA1200 | BGA |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2018 |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Compatible GPU Example | GeForce GTX 950 | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU |
| If You Want To... | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Prioritize maximum speed for heavy work or a high-end GPU | Celeron G5905 |
| Upgrade while reusing the current motherboard | Choose the CPU matching your motherboard socket |
| Prioritize value and adequate performance | Celeron N4100 (the lower model is often sufficient) |
Celeron G5905 is about 52% higher by score (Celeron G5905: 3800 points / Celeron N4100: 2500 points). For gaming, the GPU tier usually matters more than a few percent of CPU difference. For CPU-heavy work such as video editing and streaming, choose the faster CPU.
Both are Celeron-generation CPUs.The sockets differ (LGA1200 / BGA), so switching requires a motherboard replacement.
Using our CPU:GPU = 0.9:1 guideline, GeForce GTX 950 pairs well with Celeron G5905 and GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU pairs well with Celeron N4100. If either GPU is too strong or too weak, one part holds the other back.
