Celeron J3060 vs Pentium B950
Celeron J3060
Pentium B950
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 J3060 is positioned at rank 313 and the Pentium B950 is on rank 1142, so the Celeron J3060 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J3060
Performance Per Dollar Pentium B950
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J3060 | Pentium B950 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J3060 | Pentium B950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ 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 J3060 and Pentium B950
Celeron J3060
The Celeron J3060 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.48 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,015 points. Launch price was $107.
Pentium B950
The Pentium B950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,022 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron J3060 and Pentium B950 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.48 GHz on the Celeron J3060 versus 2.1 GHz on the Pentium B950 — a 16.6% clock advantage for the Celeron J3060 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Celeron J3060 uses the Airmont (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium B950 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J3060 scores 1,015 against the Pentium B950's 1,022 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium B950. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 200 vs 379, a 61.8% lead for the Pentium B950 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 370 vs 671 (57.8% advantage for the Pentium B950). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron J3060 vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium B950.
| Feature | Celeron J3060 | Pentium B950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.48 GHz+18% | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.1 GHz+31% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Airmont (2016) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,015 | 1,022 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | 379+90% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 370 | 671+81% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J3060 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium B950 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Pentium B950 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron J3060) vs 16 (Pentium B950) — the Pentium B950 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron J3060) and HM65,HM67 (Pentium B950).
| Feature | Celeron J3060 | Pentium B950 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, EPT (Celeron J3060) vs VT-x (Pentium B950). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 400 (Celeron J3060) and Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Pentium B950) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J3060 targets Low Power Desktop/NAS, Pentium B950 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron J3060 rivals Pentium J3710.
| Feature | Celeron J3060 | Pentium B950 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 400 | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | VT-x |
| Target Use | Low Power Desktop/NAS | Budget |
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