Celeron J3455 vs Pentium P6100

Celeron J3455

4 Cores4 Thrd10 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2016

Pentium P6100

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron J3455

4 / 4

2,247

+0.1%

2,245

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 J3455 is positioned at rank 994 and the Pentium P6100 is on rank 825, so the Pentium P6100 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 J3455

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

30530%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

28848%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

20946%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

6310%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4998%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4373%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2504%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2472%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2251%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2250%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2225%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2165%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2135%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2126%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2107%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

100%

#994

Celeron J3455

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#996

Core i7-930

MSRP: $294|Avg: $20

100%

#997

Core i7-920

MSRP: $284|Avg: $79

99%

#998

Core i7-4960X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $136

98%

#999

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#1001

Core 2 Duo E4400

MSRP: $113|Avg: $20

95%

#1002

Pentium D 915

MSRP: $74|Avg: $10

93%

#1003

Core 2 Quad Q9400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

92%

#1004

Celeron 450

MSRP: $53|Avg: $5

91%

#1005

Core i5-655K

MSRP: $216|Avg: $55

91%

#1006

Core 2 Duo E4600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $9.6

91%

#1008

Core i7-870S

MSRP: $300|Avg: $80

90%

#1009

Core 2 Duo E6540

MSRP: $163|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium P6100

#813

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1307%

#814

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1288%

#815

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1182%

#816

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1177%

#817

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1166%

#819

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1126%

#820

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1080%

#821

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1078%

#822

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1049%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

100%

#828

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

99%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

99%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#837

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

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 J3455 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron J3455	Pentium P6100
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($16.39)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium P6100 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron J3455	Pentium P6100
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($16.39)

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 J3455 Benchmark Check

Pentium P6100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron J3455 and Pentium P6100

Celeron J3455

The Celeron J3455 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 2,247 points. Launch price was $107.

Pentium P6100

The Pentium P6100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 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: 2,245 points. Launch price was $12.

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Processing Power

The Celeron J3455 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium P6100 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron J3455 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Celeron J3455 versus 2 GHz on the Pentium P6100 — a 14% clock advantage for the Celeron J3455 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Celeron J3455 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium P6100 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J3455 scores 2,247 against the Pentium P6100's 2,245 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron J3455. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron J3455 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6100.

Feature	Celeron J3455	Pentium P6100
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz+15%	2 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	2 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Apollo Lake (2014−2016)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	2,247	2,245
Geekbench 6 Single	450	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	850	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron J3455 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium P6100 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron J3455	Pentium P6100
Socket	FCBGA1296	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	6	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron J3455) / not specified (Pentium P6100). The Celeron J3455 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 500), while the Pentium P6100 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J3455 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron J3455 rivals Pentium J4205.