Celeron N2806 vs Core i7-680UM

Celeron N2806

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2 GHz2013

Core i7-680UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 2.53 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N2806

2 / 2

1,195

0.0%

1,196

+0.1%

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 Core i7-680UM is on rank 1036, so the Celeron N2806 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 Core i7-680UM

#1024

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2453%

#1025

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2417%

#1026

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2219%

#1027

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2209%

#1028

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2189%

#1030

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2114%

#1031

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2027%

#1032

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2023%

#1033

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1969%

#1036

Core i7-680UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

99%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

98%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

97%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

94%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-680UM delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron N2806 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron N2806	Core i7-680UM
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior 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)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron N2806	Core i7-680UM
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

Core i7-680UM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N2806 and Core i7-680UM

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.

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.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N2806 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-680UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron N2806 versus 2.53 GHz on the Core i7-680UM — a 23.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-680UM (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.46 GHz). The Celeron N2806 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-680UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2806 scores 1,195 against the Core i7-680UM's 1,196 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-680UM. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2806 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-680UM.

Feature	Celeron N2806	Core i7-680UM
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.53 GHz+26%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz+10%	1.46 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,195	1,196

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N2806 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-680UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.