Celeron 3965U vs A10-4657M
Celeron 3965U
A10-4657M
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 3965U is positioned at rank 265 and the A10-4657M is on rank 713, so the Celeron 3965U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3965U
Performance Per Dollar A10-4657M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 3965U | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-U (2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 3965U | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3965U and A10-4657M
Celeron 3965U
The Celeron 3965U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-U (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,753 points. Launch price was $107.
A10-4657M
The A10-4657M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,759 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Celeron 3965U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-4657M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-4657M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 3965U versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-4657M — a 37% clock advantage for the A10-4657M (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Celeron 3965U uses the Kaby Lake-U (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the A10-4657M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3965U scores 1,753 against the A10-4657M's 1,759 — a 0.3% lead for the A10-4657M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 600 vs 450, a 28.6% lead for the Celeron 3965U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,200 vs 1,200 (0% advantage for the A10-4657M).
| Feature | Celeron 3965U | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+45% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4 MB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake-U (2017) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,753 | 1,759 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 600+33% | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,200 | 1,200 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 3965U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-4657M uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Celeron 3965U versus DDR3-1600 on the A10-4657M — the Celeron 3965U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 10 (Celeron 3965U) vs 16 (A10-4657M) — the A10-4657M offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron 3965U | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | BGA |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133+33% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 10 | 16+60% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron 3965U) vs AMD-V (A10-4657M). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 610 (Celeron 3965U) and Radeon HD 7660G (A10-4657M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3965U targets Budget Laptop, A10-4657M targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron 3965U rivals Pentium Gold 4415U; A10-4657M rivals Core i3-2330M.
| Feature | Celeron 3965U | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 610 | Radeon HD 7660G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Laptop |
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