Celeron N4000 vs Core i7-620LM
Celeron N4000
Core i7-620LM
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 N4000 is positioned at rank 126 and the Core i7-620LM is on rank 1208, so the Celeron N4000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4000
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-620LM
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N4000 | Core i7-620LM |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N4000 | Core i7-620LM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+906%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 N4000 and Core i7-620LM
Celeron N4000
The Celeron N4000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,472 points. Launch price was $107.
Core i7-620LM
The Core i7-620LM 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,463 points. Launch price was $300.
Processing Power
The Celeron N4000 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-620LM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4000 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-620LM — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-620LM (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Celeron N4000 uses the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-620LM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N4000 scores 1,472 against the Core i7-620LM's 1,463 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron N4000. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron N4000 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-620LM.
| Feature | Celeron N4000 | Core i7-620LM |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2 GHz+82% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont Plus (2017) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,472 | 1,463 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 900 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N4000 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-620LM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N4000 | Core i7-620LM |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | BGA1288 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Celeron N4000) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-620LM). The Core i7-620LM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Celeron N4000 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-620LM targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i7-620LM rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.
| Feature | Celeron N4000 | Core i7-620LM |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron N4000 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Core i7-620LM debuted at $300.
| Feature | Celeron N4000 | Core i7-620LM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107-64% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2010 |
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