Celeron N3000 vs Celeron N3010

Celeron N3000

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.08 GHz2015

Celeron N3010

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.24 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N3000

2 / 2

705

0.0%

735

+4.3%

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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 N3000 is positioned at rank 817 and the Celeron N3010 is on rank 1164, so the Celeron N3000 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 N3000

#805

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1249%

#806

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1230%

#807

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1129%

#808

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1124%

#809

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1114%

#811

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1076%

#812

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1031%

#813

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1030%

#814

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1002%

#817

Celeron N3000

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

100%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

96%

#827

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

95%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3010

#1152

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4271%

#1153

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4208%

#1154

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3863%

#1155

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3846%

#1156

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3810%

#1158

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3680%

#1159

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3528%

#1160

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3523%

#1161

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3428%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

100%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

99%

#1166

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1167

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1168

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

99%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

97%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

97%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

95%

#1177

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

95%

#1178

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

95%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron N3010 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron N3000 in both compute-intensive tasks (4.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron N3000	Celeron N3010
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron N3000	Celeron N3010
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)

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 N3000 Benchmark Check

Celeron N3010 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N3000 and Celeron N3010

Celeron N3000

The Celeron N3000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.04 GHz, with boost up to 2.08 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 705 points. Launch price was $107.

Celeron N3010

The Celeron N3010 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.04 GHz, with boost up to 2.24 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 735 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron N3000 and Celeron N3010 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.08 GHz on the Celeron N3000 versus 2.24 GHz on the Celeron N3010 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N3010 (base: 1.04 GHz vs 1.04 GHz). The Celeron N3000 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron N3010 uses Airmont (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3000 scores 705 against the Celeron N3010's 735 — a 4.2% lead for the Celeron N3010. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron N3000	Celeron N3010
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.08 GHz	2.24 GHz+8%
Base Clock	1.04 GHz	1.04 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Braswell (2015−2016)	Airmont (2016)
PassMark	705	735+4%
Geekbench 6 Single	160	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	290	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1170 socket with PCIe 3.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the Celeron N3000 versus 1600 on the Celeron N3010 — the Celeron N3010 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 4 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N3000) and Braswell (Celeron N3010).

Feature	Celeron N3000	Celeron N3010
Socket	FCBGA1170	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	1600+53233%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB+104857500%	8
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron N3000) vs true (Celeron N3010). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 400 (Celeron N3000) and Intel HD Graphics 400 (Celeron N3010) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3000 targets Budget Laptop, Celeron N3010 targets Budget Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron N3000 rivals AMD E2-7110.

Feature	Celeron N3000	Celeron N3010
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics 400	Intel HD Graphics 400
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	true
Target Use	Budget Laptop	Budget Mobile