Celeron J4115 vs Core m3-7Y32
Celeron J4115
Core m3-7Y32
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core m3-7Y32
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J4115 | Core m3-7Y32 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake (2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J4115 | Core m3-7Y32 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ 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 J4115 and Core m3-7Y32
Celeron J4115
The Celeron J4115 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Gemini Lake (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,688 points. Launch price was $69.
Core m3-7Y32
The Core m3-7Y32 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,697 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Celeron J4115 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core m3-7Y32 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron J4115 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Celeron J4115 versus 3 GHz on the Core m3-7Y32 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core m3-7Y32 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Celeron J4115 uses the Gemini Lake (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core m3-7Y32 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J4115 scores 2,688 against the Core m3-7Y32's 2,697 — a 0.3% lead for the Core m3-7Y32. Both processors carry 4 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron J4115 | Core m3-7Y32 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz+64% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 512 kB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Gemini Lake (2019) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,688 | 2,697 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J4115 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core m3-7Y32 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron J4115 | Core m3-7Y32 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Celeron J4115) / not specified (Core m3-7Y32). The Celeron J4115 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600), while the Core m3-7Y32 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron J4115 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1305G.
| Feature | Celeron J4115 | Core m3-7Y32 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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