CPU
GPU
Celeron N2930
Pentium N3510
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 N2930 is positioned at rank 1087 and the Pentium N3510 is on rank 1180, so the Celeron N2930 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2930
Performance Per Dollar Pentium N3510
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2930 | Pentium N3510 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2930 | Pentium N3510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) |
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 N2930 and Pentium N3510
Celeron N2930
The Celeron N2930 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 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 2.16 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: 1,032 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium N3510
The Pentium N3510 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,040 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N2930 and Pentium N3510 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.16 GHz on the Celeron N2930 versus 2 GHz on the Pentium N3510 — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Celeron N2930 (base: 1.83 GHz vs 2 GHz). Both are built on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron N2930 scores 1,032 against the Pentium N3510's 1,040 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium N3510. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2930 vs 2 MB on the Pentium N3510.
| Feature | Celeron N2930 | Pentium N3510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.16 GHz+8% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.83 GHz | 2 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,032 | 1,040 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 170 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 502 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FCBGA1170 socket with PCIe 2.0.
| Feature | Celeron N2930 | Pentium N3510 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Celeron N2930) / not specified (Pentium N3510). The Celeron N2930 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Pentium N3510 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Celeron N2930 | Pentium N3510 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
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