CPU
GPU
Celeron 3965U
Pentium G2030
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 Pentium G2030 is on rank 778, 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 Pentium G2030
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 3965U | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-U (2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 3965U | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
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 Pentium G2030
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.
Pentium G2030
The Pentium G2030 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,769 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 3965U and Pentium G2030 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron 3965U is built on the Kaby Lake-U (2017) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 3965U scores 1,753 against the Pentium G2030's 1,769 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium G2030. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 600 vs 492, a 19.8% lead for the Celeron 3965U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,200 vs 826 (36.9% advantage for the Celeron 3965U). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 3965U vs 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2030.
| Feature | Celeron 3965U | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake-U (2017) | — |
| PassMark | 1,753 | 1,769 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 608 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 600+22% | 492 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,200+45% | 826 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 3965U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G2030 uses LGA1155 (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 Pentium G2030 — 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 (Pentium G2030) — the Pentium G2030 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron 3965U) and H61,B75,H77,Z77,Q77 (Pentium G2030).
| Feature | Celeron 3965U | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | LGA1155 |
| 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. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 610 (Celeron 3965U) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) (Pentium G2030) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3965U targets Budget Laptop, Pentium G2030 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 3965U rivals Pentium Gold 4415U; Pentium G2030 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | Celeron 3965U | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 610 | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Budget |
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