Celeron N3050 vs Core i7-620UM

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Celeron N3050 vs Core i7-620UM FPS Benchmarks

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Celeron N3050 vs Core i7-620UM: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Celeron N3050

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 6W instead of 18W, a 12W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (221 vs 350).
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (440 vs 700).

Core i7-620UM

2010

Why buy it

✅+58.4% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅300% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 4) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $278 MSRP, while Celeron N3050 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌200% higher power demand at 18W vs 6W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-620UM better than Celeron N3050?

Yes. Core i7-620UM is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 1.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 59.1% better Geekbench multi-core, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-620UM is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 1.8% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-620UM is the stronger fit. You are getting 59.1% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-620UM is the better buy right now. Core i7-620UM comes in at an unclear MSRP at $278 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 1.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (3.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Celeron N3050 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2015 vs 2010). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Celeron N3050 vs Core i7-620UM Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Celeron N3050

The Celeron N3050 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.16 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,099 points. Launch price was $107.

Core i7-620UM

The Core i7-620UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.06 GHz, with boost up to 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 1,091 points. Launch price was $278.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N3050 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-620UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.16 GHz on the Celeron N3050 versus 2.13 GHz on the Core i7-620UM — a 1.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N3050 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.06 GHz). The Celeron N3050 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-620UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3050 scores 1,099 against the Core i7-620UM's 1,091 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron N3050. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 221 vs 350, a 45.2% lead for the Core i7-620UM that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 440 vs 700 (45.6% advantage for the Core i7-620UM). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N3050 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-620UM.

Feature	Celeron N3050	Core i7-620UM
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.16 GHz+1%	2.13 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz+51%	1.06 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Braswell (2015−2016)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,099	1,091
Geekbench 6 Single	221	350+58%
Geekbench 6 Multi	440	700+59%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N3050 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-620UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the Celeron N3050 versus DDR3-1066 on the Core i7-620UM — the Celeron N3050 supports 50.1% 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. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N3050) vs 16 (Core i7-620UM) — the Core i7-620UM offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Braswell SoC (Celeron N3050) and HM55,QM57 (Core i7-620UM).

Feature	Celeron N3050	Core i7-620UM
Socket	FCBGA1170	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600+50%	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	4	16+300%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x / EPT (Celeron N3050) vs VT-x (Core i7-620UM). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) (Celeron N3050) and Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake) (Core i7-620UM) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3050 targets Netbook, Core i7-620UM targets Ultra-Portable Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N3050 rivals AMD E2-7110; Core i7-620UM rivals Core 2 Duo SU9600.

Feature	Celeron N3050	Core i7-620UM
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics (Braswell)	Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x / EPT	VT-x
Target Use	Netbook	Ultra-Portable Laptop