CPU
GPU
Celeron 3955U
Pentium 4410Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron 3955U is positioned at rank 616 and the Pentium 4410Y is on rank 618, so the Celeron 3955U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3955U
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4410Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 3955U | Pentium 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 3955U | Pentium 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 3955U and Pentium 4410Y
Celeron 3955U
The Celeron 3955U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 August 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, LPDDR3-1600/1866, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,443 points. Launch price was $107.
Pentium 4410Y
The Pentium 4410Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,435 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron 3955U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium 4410Y's 2 cores. The Celeron 3955U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium 4410Y uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3955U scores 1,443 against the Pentium 4410Y's 1,435 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron 3955U. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 3955U vs 2 MB SmartCache on the Pentium 4410Y.
| Feature | Celeron 3955U | Pentium 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+33% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB SmartCache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,443 | 1,435 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 431 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 741 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 3955U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 4410Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron 3955U | Pentium 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3955U) / not specified (Pentium 4410Y). The Celeron 3955U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Pentium 4410Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3955U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 3955U rivals Pentium 3825U.
| Feature | Celeron 3955U | Pentium 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 510 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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