Celeron N2910 vs Core i3-10100Y
Celeron N2910
Core i3-10100Y
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 N2910 is positioned at rank 833 and the Core i3-10100Y is on rank 1040, so the Celeron N2910 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2910
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10100Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2910 | Core i3-10100Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2910 | Core i3-10100Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 N2910 and Core i3-10100Y
Celeron N2910
The Celeron N2910 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 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: 2,907 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i3-10100Y
The Core i3-10100Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,918 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron N2910 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-10100Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron N2910 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron N2910 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-10100Y — a 83.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-10100Y (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Celeron N2910 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-10100Y uses Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2910 scores 2,907 against the Core i3-10100Y's 2,918 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i3-10100Y. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2910 vs 4 MB on the Core i3-10100Y.
| Feature | Celeron N2910 | Core i3-10100Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+144% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz+23% | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) |
| PassMark | 2,907 | 2,918 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 210 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 700 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2910 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-10100Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N2910 | Core i3-10100Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron N2910) / not specified (Core i3-10100Y). The Celeron N2910 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Core i3-10100Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2910 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N2910 rivals AMD A4-6210.
| Feature | Celeron N2910 | Core i3-10100Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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