Celeron M U3400 vs Core i7-680UM
Celeron M U3400
Core i7-680UM
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 M U3400 is positioned at rank 998 and the Core i7-680UM is on rank 1036, so the Celeron M U3400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron M U3400
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-680UM
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron M U3400 | Core i7-680UM |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron M U3400 | Core i7-680UM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 M U3400 and Core i7-680UM
Celeron M U3400
The Celeron M U3400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.06 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,205 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i7-680UM
The Core i7-680UM 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 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 1,196 points. Launch price was $317.
Processing Power
The Celeron M U3400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-680UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.06 GHz on the Celeron M U3400 versus 2.53 GHz on the Core i7-680UM — a 81.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-680UM. Both are built on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron M U3400 scores 1,205 against the Core i7-680UM's 1,196 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron M U3400. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron M U3400 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-680UM.
| Feature | Celeron M U3400 | Core i7-680UM |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.06 GHz | 2.53 GHz+139% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.46 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,205 | 1,196 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the BGA1288 socket with PCIe 2.0.
| Feature | Celeron M U3400 | Core i7-680UM |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1288 | BGA1288 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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