Intel Celeron G4900 socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Celeron G4900 uses the LGA 1151 socket on revision 2 boards with 300 series chipsets. It is a dual core budget chip at 54 W.
- Socket
- LGA 1151 (revision 2)
- Launched
- April 2018
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 54 W
- Codename
- Coffee Lake
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Celeron
- Clocks
- 3.1 / 3.1 GHz
Intel Celeron G4900 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 (no Hyper-Threading) |
| Core architecture | Coffee Lake cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.1 GHz (no Turbo Boost) |
| Cache | 2 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 54 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 610 (350 MHz to 1.05 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Supported |
| Package | FCLGA1151 (37.5 by 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Celeron G4900 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 300 series: B365 and Z390 | Z390, B365 | Works out of the box |
| 300 series: H310, B360, H370, Q370, Z370 | Z370, H370, B360, H310, Q370 | Works out of the box |
| 200 series | Z270, H270, B250, Q270, Q250 | Not supported |
| 100 series | Z170, H170, B150, H110, Q170, Q150 | Not supported |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 1151.
LGA 1151 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,151 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | August 2015 |
| Memory | DDR4 on most boards (some early boards use DDR3L). DDR4 only on the second revision |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Celeron G4900 is
The Celeron G4900 covers basic desktops with two cores at a fixed 3.1 GHz. It launched in April 2018 at 54 W without Turbo Boost. Intel positions it as the cheapest Coffee Lake path with integrated graphics.
Two megabytes of cache support web browsing and office documents. The fixed clock keeps support simple across fleets. Two threads handle foreground plus updates.
UHD Graphics 610 from 350 MHz to 1050 MHz handle office monitors. The process is 14 nm. DDR4-2400 ECC works where boards validate it.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The G4900 fits LGA 1151 on revision 2 boards only. H310 boards pair it with DDR4 slots for budget towers. Early Z370 may need a BIOS update. Revision 1 never works.
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 64 GB per Intel suits basic use. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide details chipset generations.
Single socket towers are standard. Another 300 series chip on the same board adds speed.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 64 GB with small SSDs gives responsive basics. Start with 4 GB.
Sixteen Gen3 lanes can hold NVMe while integrated graphics drive displays. Chipset lanes cover the rest.
Stock 54 W cooling from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide suffices for office loads.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the Intel Celeron G4900T trims to 35 W at lower clocks for small cases. The Intel Celeron G4920 lifts clocks to 3.2 GHz at the same 54 W. Both share 300 series boards.
Pentium Gold adds Hyper-Threading for multitasking where listed.
Past LGA 1151 budget builds move to LGA 1200. The G4900 covers cheapest towers with graphics.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Celeron G4900 use?
It uses LGA 1151 on revision 2 boards.
How many cores does the G4900 have?
Two cores without Hyper-Threading give two threads. Fixed at 3.1 GHz.
Which graphics does the G4900 include?
UHD Graphics 610 from 350 MHz to 1050 MHz.
What memory does the G4900 support?
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 64 GB.
When did the G4900 launch?
April 2018.
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