Celeron N2910
VS
Core i3-4150T

Celeron N2910 vs Core i3-4150T

Intel

Celeron N2910

4 Cores4 Thrd7 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2013
VS
Intel

Core i3-4150T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2014

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 i3-4150T is on rank 690, so the Core i3-4150T 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 N2910

#821
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1332%
#822
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1313%
#823
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1205%
#824
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1200%
#825
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1189%
#827
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1148%
#828
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1101%
#829
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1099%
#830
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1069%
#833
Celeron N2910
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#835
FX-9830P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
100%
#836
Celeron M P4600
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
100%
#837
Celeron 887
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4150T

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
12610%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
11915%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
8651%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
2606%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
2064%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
1806%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1034%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1021%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
930%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
929%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
919%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
894%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
882%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
878%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
870%
#690
Core i3-4150T
MSRP: $117|Avg: $30
100%
#691
Core i7-6800K
MSRP: $434|Avg: $120
100%
#692
Core i7-3770S
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
100%
#693
Core i5-4670S
MSRP: $213|Avg: $30
100%
#694
Core i5-3550
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
100%
#695
Core i3-7300
MSRP: $184|Avg: $46
99%
#696
Core i5-3450
MSRP: $184|Avg: $95
99%
#697
FX-4300
MSRP: $122|Avg: $25
99%
#698
Celeron G550
MSRP: $52|Avg: $15
99%
#700
Core i3-4370T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $138
99%
#701
FX-6200
MSRP: $169|Avg: $25
98%
#702
FX-4150
MSRP: $137|Avg: $20
98%
#703
Core i5-2450P
MSRP: $177|Avg: $30
98%
#704
Core i5-4690T
MSRP: $192|Avg: $98
97%
#705
Core i5-4430S
MSRP: $182|Avg: $90
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-4150T leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron N2910 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron N2910Core i3-4150T
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron N2910Core i3-4150T
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N2910 and Core i3-4150T

Intel

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.

Intel

Core i3-4150T

The Core i3-4150T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,892 points. Launch price was $230.

Processing Power

The Celeron N2910 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-4150T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron N2910 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron N2910 versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i3-4150T — a 57.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-4150T (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Celeron N2910 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-4150T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2910 scores 2,907 against the Core i3-4150T's 2,892 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron N2910. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2910 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4150T.

FeatureCeleron N2910Core i3-4150T
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 4
Boost Clock
1.6 GHz
2.9 GHz+81%
Base Clock
1.6 GHz
3 GHz+87%
L3 Cache
0 kB
3 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512K (per core)+100%
256 kB (per core)
Process
22 nm
22 nm
Architecture
Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark
2,907
2,892
Geekbench 6 Single
210
Geekbench 6 Multi
700
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N2910 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4150T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1066 memory speed. The Core i3-4150T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2910) vs 16 (Core i3-4150T) — the Core i3-4150T offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

FeatureCeleron N2910Core i3-4150T
Socket
FCBGA1170
LGA1150
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1066
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
32 GB+300%
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
16+300%
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron N2910) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4150T). Both include integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2910) and HD Graphics 4400 (Core i3-4150T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2910 targets Budget Laptop, Core i3-4150T targets Desktop Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron N2910 rivals AMD A4-6210.

FeatureCeleron N2910Core i3-4150T
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
HD Graphics 4400
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
VT-x
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Budget Laptop
Desktop Low Power