Intel Celeron J4125 socket: BGA 1090
The Intel Celeron J4125 uses the BGA 1090 soldered package. It is a quad core Gemini Lake Refresh SoC at 10 W for fanless mini PCs.
- Socket
- BGA 1090
- Launched
- November 2019
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 10 W
- Codename
- Gemini Lake
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Celeron
- Clocks
- 2.0 / 2.7 GHz
Intel Celeron J4125 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Goldmont Plus on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.0 GHz base, up to 2.7 GHz burst |
| Cache | 4 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 10 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4 and LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, two channels, up to 8 GB |
| PCI Express | 6 lanes, PCIe 2.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 600 (up to 750 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Not supported |
| Package | FCBGA1090 (25 by 24 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Celeron J4125 needs a motherboard with a BGA 1090 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1090 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1090 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,090 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 25 × 24 mm |
| Introduced | December 2017 |
| Memory | DDR4 and LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, two channels, up to 8 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Celeron J4125 is
The Celeron J4125 is a four core, four thread desktop SoC from the Gemini Lake Refresh. It launched in November 2019 with a 2.0 GHz base and up to 2.7 GHz burst at 10 W. Goldmont Plus cores without multithreading cover one thread per core.
Four megabytes of shared L2 back office multitasking and signage loops. The 500 MHz burst lift over the older J4105 shows in single application speed. Ten watts allow sealed fanless bodies for dusty counters.
UHD Graphics 600 with 12 execution units up to 750 MHz drive 4K displays through HDMI 2.0. The chip powers countless mini PCs for kiosks, schools and home servers. Buyers who need x86 Windows in silence meet their match here.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The J4125 solders to BGA 1090 on mini PC and embedded boards. There is no socketed path. Boards wire DDR4 SODIMM slots plus M.2 storage around the SoC.
Makers validate passive heatsinks for 10 W continuous in sealed cases. Operating systems span Windows 10 and Linux for signage fleets. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered SoC practice.
Desktop LGA boards cannot host Gemini Lake silicon. Package and power are SoC only.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4 or LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s in two channels up to 8 GB is the board memory. Most mini PCs ship 4 GB with room to 8 GB. The 8 GB ceiling rules out heavy virtualization.
Six PCIe 2.0 lanes wire M.2 storage, Ethernet and Wi-Fi through the board. A single SATA SSD plus eMMC covers signage storage. USB 3.0 ports handle peripherals.
Cooling is a passive aluminum block for 10 W with no fan to fail. Vent placement in kiosk furniture matters more than heatsink size. No retail cooler pattern exists.
Upgrade paths
Soldered packaging blocks processor changes. Memory to 8 GB and a larger SSD extend mini PC life. A clean OS install restores launch behavior.
A device change to the Pentium Silver J5040 adds graphics cores on the same BGA 1090 family. Newer Jasper Lake mini PCs bring faster cores for the next refresh.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Celeron J4125 use?
It uses the BGA 1090 soldered package.
How many cores does the J4125 have?
Four cores with four threads at 2.0 GHz base and up to 2.7 GHz burst.
What graphics are in the J4125?
Intel UHD Graphics 600 with 12 execution units up to 750 MHz.
What memory fits J4125 mini PCs?
DDR4 or LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s in two channels, up to 8 GB.
When did the J4125 launch?
November 2019 with the Gemini Lake Refresh.
Sources and verification
- Intel Celeron Processor J4125 specifications (Intel)
- Fanless mini PC with J4125 specifications (Polywell)
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