Celeron G3950 vs Core i3-6102E
Celeron G3950
Core i3-6102E
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 G3950 is positioned at rank 457 and the Core i3-6102E is on rank 989, so the Celeron G3950 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3950
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-6102E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3950 | Core i3-6102E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3950 | Core i3-6102E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+16%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
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 G3950 and Core i3-6102E
Celeron G3950
The Celeron G3950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 2133, DDR3L 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,336 points. Launch price was $52.
Core i3-6102E
The Core i3-6102E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,349 points. Launch price was $225.
Processing Power
The Celeron G3950 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-6102E's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Celeron G3950 versus 1.9 GHz on the Core i3-6102E — a 44.9% clock advantage for the Celeron G3950. The Celeron G3950 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-6102E uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3950 scores 2,336 against the Core i3-6102E's 2,349 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-6102E. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G3950 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-6102E.
| Feature | Celeron G3950 | Core i3-6102E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+58% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 3 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,336 | 2,349 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 750 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,100 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Celeron G3950 | Core i3-6102E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G3950) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-6102E). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 610 (Celeron G3950) and HD Graphics 530 (Core i3-6102E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3950 targets Budget, Core i3-6102E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Celeron G3950 rivals Pentium G4560.
| Feature | Celeron G3950 | Core i3-6102E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 610 | HD Graphics 530 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | Embedded |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G3950 launched at $52 MSRP, while the Core i3-6102E debuted at $225. At current prices ($30 vs $35), the Celeron G3950 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G3950 delivers 77.9 pts/$ vs 67.1 pts/$ for the Core i3-6102E — making the Celeron G3950 the 14.8% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G3950 | Core i3-6102E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $52-77% | $225 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-14% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 77.9+16% | 67.1 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2015 |
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