Celeron 3965Y vs Celeron N2806

CPU

GPU

Celeron 3965Y

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2017

Celeron N2806

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 3965Y

2 / 2

1,201

+0.5%

1,195

0.0%

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 3965Y is positioned at rank 198 and the Celeron N2806 is on rank 199, so the Celeron 3965Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3965Y

#186

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

366%

#187

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

361%

#188

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

331%

#189

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

330%

#190

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

327%

#192

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

316%

#193

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

303%

#194

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

302%

#195

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

294%

#198

Celeron 3965Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2806

#187

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

368%

#188

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

363%

#189

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

333%

#190

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

332%

#191

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

329%

#193

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

317%

#194

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

304%

#195

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

304%

#196

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

296%

#199

Celeron N2806

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 3965Y (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 3965Y	Celeron N2806
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron N2806 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 3965Y	Celeron N2806
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron 3965Y Benchmark Check

Celeron N2806 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 3965Y and Celeron N2806

Celeron 3965Y

The Celeron 3965Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,201 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron N2806

The Celeron N2806 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,195 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 3965Y and Celeron N2806 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Celeron 3965Y versus 2 GHz on the Celeron N2806 — a 42.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N2806 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron 3965Y uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron N2806 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3965Y scores 1,201 against the Celeron N2806's 1,195 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron 3965Y. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 3965Y vs 0 kB on the Celeron N2806.

Feature	Celeron 3965Y	Celeron N2806
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.3 GHz	2 GHz+54%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	1.6 GHz+7%
L3 Cache	2 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,201	1,195
Geekbench 6 Single	372	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	708	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 3965Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N2806 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron 3965Y	Celeron N2806
Socket	FCBGA1515	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR3-1866	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	10	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3965Y) / not specified (Celeron N2806). The Celeron 3965Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 615), while the Celeron N2806 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3965Y targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron 3965Y rivals Pentium Gold 4415Y.