Celeron M U3400 vs Pentium E6700

Celeron M U3400

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.06 GHz2010

Pentium E6700

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron M U3400

2 / 2

1,205

0.0%

Celeron E1200

Celeron 877

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

1,219

+1.2%

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 Pentium E6700 is on rank 915, so the Pentium E6700 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 M U3400

#986

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2094%

#987

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2064%

#988

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1894%

#989

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1886%

#990

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1869%

#992

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1804%

#993

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1730%

#994

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1727%

#995

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1681%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

100%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

98%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

97%

#1010

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

97%

#1012

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

96%

#1013

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium E6700

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

21998%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

20786%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

15092%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4547%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3601%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3151%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1805%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1781%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1622%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1621%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1603%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1560%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1538%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1532%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1518%

#395

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491

99%

#915

Pentium E6700

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#916

Phenom II X4 820

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#917

Core i7-3930K

MSRP: $583|Avg: $150

99%

#919

Core i7-4930K

MSRP: $670|Avg: $100

99%

#920

Sempron LE-1250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

99%

#921

Pentium E6500

MSRP: $84|Avg: $10

99%

#922

Core i5-2500

MSRP: $294|Avg: $69

98%

#924

Athlon II X4 605e

MSRP: $143|Avg: $25

97%

#925

Athlon II X4 610e

MSRP: $143|Avg: $20

97%

#926

Core i5-2390T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $182

97%

#927

Phenom II X4 910e

MSRP: $157|Avg: $69

97%

#928

FX-8100

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

96%

#930

Celeron E1400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $63

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium E6700 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron M U3400 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron M U3400	Pentium E6700
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium E6700 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 0% cheaper ($5 vs $5) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron M U3400	Pentium E6700
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 M U3400 Benchmark Check

Pentium E6700 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron M U3400 and Pentium E6700

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.

Pentium E6700

The Pentium E6700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,219 points. Launch price was $80.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron M U3400 and Pentium E6700 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.06 GHz on the Celeron M U3400 versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium E6700 — a 100.5% clock advantage for the Pentium E6700. The Celeron M U3400 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium E6700 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M U3400 scores 1,205 against the Pentium E6700's 1,219 — a 1.2% lead for the Pentium E6700. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron M U3400 vs 0 kB on the Pentium E6700.

Feature	Celeron M U3400	Pentium E6700
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.06 GHz	3.2 GHz+202%
Base Clock	—	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	2 MB (total)+300%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Wolfdale (2008−2010)
PassMark	1,205	1,219+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron M U3400 uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium E6700 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron M U3400	Pentium E6700
Socket	BGA1288	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron M U3400) / VT-x (Pentium E6700). Primary use case: Pentium E6700 targets Desktop.

Feature	Celeron M U3400	Pentium E6700
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Celeron M U3400 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Pentium E6700 debuted at $86. At current prices ($5 vs $5), the Pentium E6700 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron M U3400 delivers 241.0 pts/$ vs 243.8 pts/$ for the Pentium E6700 — making the Pentium E6700 the 1.2% better value option.