Celeron N2806 vs Celeron 3965Y

Celeron N2806

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2 GHz2013

Celeron 3965Y

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N2806

2 / 2

1,195

0.0%

1,201

+0.5%

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 N2806 is positioned at rank 199 and the Celeron 3965Y is on rank 198, so the Celeron 3965Y 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 N2806

#187

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

368%

#188

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

363%

#189

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

333%

#190

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

332%

#191

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

329%

#193

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

317%

#194

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

304%

#195

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

304%

#196

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

296%

#199

Celeron N2806

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3965Y

#186

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

366%

#187

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

361%

#188

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

331%

#189

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

330%

#190

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

327%

#192

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

316%

#193

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

303%

#194

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

302%

#195

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

294%

#198

Celeron 3965Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 3965Y (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N2806	Celeron 3965Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron N2806 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N2806	Celeron 3965Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
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 N2806 Benchmark Check

Celeron 3965Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N2806 and Celeron 3965Y

Celeron N2806

The Celeron N2806 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,195 points. Launch price was $107.

Celeron 3965Y

The Celeron 3965Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,201 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron N2806 and Celeron 3965Y share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron N2806 versus 1.3 GHz on the Celeron 3965Y — a 42.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N2806 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Celeron N2806 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron 3965Y uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2806 scores 1,195 against the Celeron 3965Y's 1,201 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron 3965Y. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2806 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 3965Y.

Feature	Celeron N2806	Celeron 3965Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz+54%	1.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz+7%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,195	1,201
Geekbench 6 Single	—	372
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	708

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N2806 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 3965Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N2806	Celeron 3965Y
Socket	FCBGA1170	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	10

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron N2806) / VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3965Y). The Celeron 3965Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 615), while the Celeron N2806 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3965Y targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron 3965Y rivals Pentium Gold 4415Y.