Celeron N2810 vs Pentium G860
Celeron N2810
Pentium G860
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 N2810 is positioned at rank 605 and the Pentium G860 is on rank 861, so the Celeron N2810 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2810
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G860
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2810 | Pentium G860 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($36) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2810 | Pentium G860 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($36) |
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 N2810 and Pentium G860
Celeron N2810
The Celeron N2810 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 September 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 2 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): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,474 points. Launch price was $260.
Pentium G860
The Pentium G860 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,485 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N2810 and Pentium G860 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron N2810 versus 3 GHz on the Pentium G860 — a 40% clock advantage for the Pentium G860 (base: 2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Celeron N2810 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium G860 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2810 scores 1,474 against the Pentium G860's 1,485 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium G860. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2810 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G860.
| Feature | Celeron N2810 | Pentium G860 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 3 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,474 | 1,485 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2810 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G860 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Celeron N2810 versus DDR3-1333 on the Pentium G860 — the Celeron N2810 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium G860 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2810) vs 16 (Pentium G860) — the Pentium G860 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron N2810 | Pentium G860 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+35433% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 32 GB+419430300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron N2810) vs VT-x (Pentium G860). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2810) and HD Graphics (Pentium G860) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G860 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron N2810 rivals AMD A4-1250.
| Feature | Celeron N2810 | Pentium G860 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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