CPU
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Celeron N3010
Celeron 857
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 N3010 is positioned at rank 1164 and the Celeron 857 is on rank 1201, so the Celeron N3010 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3010
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 857
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3010 | Celeron 857 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3010 | Celeron 857 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+926%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 N3010 and Celeron 857
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.
Celeron 857
The Celeron 857 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 705 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N3010 and Celeron 857 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.24 GHz on the Celeron N3010 versus 1.2 GHz on the Celeron 857 — a 60.5% clock advantage for the Celeron N3010 (base: 1.04 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Celeron N3010 uses the Airmont (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron 857 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3010 scores 735 against the Celeron 857's 705 — a 4.2% lead for the Celeron N3010. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N3010 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 857.
| Feature | Celeron N3010 | Celeron 857 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.24 GHz+87% | 1.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.04 GHz | 1.2 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Airmont (2016) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 735+4% | 705 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3010 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 857 uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Celeron N3010 versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron 857 — the Celeron N3010 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 857 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N3010) vs 16 (Celeron 857) — the Celeron 857 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Braswell (Celeron N3010) and HM65,HM67 (Celeron 857).
| Feature | Celeron N3010 | Celeron 857 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600+53233% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 16 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Celeron N3010) vs VT-x (Celeron 857). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 400 (Celeron N3010) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron 857) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3010 targets Budget Mobile, Celeron 857 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 857 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Celeron N3010 | Celeron 857 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 400 | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget Mobile | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron N3010 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Celeron 857 debuted at $134.
| Feature | Celeron N3010 | Celeron 857 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107-20% | $134 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $10 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2011 |
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