Celeron G3950 vs Core m5-6Y57
Celeron G3950
Core m5-6Y57
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 m5-6Y57 is on rank 1123, 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 m5-6Y57
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3950 | Core m5-6Y57 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3950 | Core m5-6Y57 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+834%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
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 m5-6Y57
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 m5-6Y57
The Core m5-6Y57 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,342 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Celeron G3950 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core m5-6Y57's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Celeron G3950 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core m5-6Y57 — a 6.9% clock advantage for the Celeron G3950 (base: 3 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Celeron G3950 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core m5-6Y57 uses Skylake-Y (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3950 scores 2,336 against the Core m5-6Y57's 2,342 — a 0.3% lead for the Core m5-6Y57. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G3950 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core m5-6Y57.
| Feature | Celeron G3950 | Core m5-6Y57 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+7% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+173% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 4 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Skylake-Y (2015) |
| PassMark | 2,336 | 2,342 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 750 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,100 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G3950 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core m5-6Y57 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G3950 | Core m5-6Y57 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G3950) / not specified (Core m5-6Y57). The Celeron G3950 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 610), while the Core m5-6Y57 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3950 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G3950 rivals Pentium G4560.
| Feature | Celeron G3950 | Core m5-6Y57 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G3950 launched at $52 MSRP, while the Core m5-6Y57 debuted at $281. At current prices ($30 vs $281), the Celeron G3950 is $251 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G3950 delivers 77.9 pts/$ vs 8.3 pts/$ for the Core m5-6Y57 — making the Celeron G3950 the 161.3% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G3950 | Core m5-6Y57 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $52-81% | $281 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-89% | $281 |
| Performance per Dollar | 77.9+839% | 8.3 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2015 |
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