Celeron N4000 vs Pentium G860

Celeron N4000

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2017

Pentium G860

2 Cores2 Thrd256 WWMax: 3 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N4000

2 / 2

1,472

0.0%

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,485

+0.9%

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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 Pentium G860 is on rank 861, so the Celeron N4000 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 N4000

#114

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

299%

#115

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

295%

#116

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

270%

#117

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

269%

#118

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

267%

#120

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

258%

#121

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

247%

#122

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

247%

#123

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

240%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

96%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G860

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

18050%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

17055%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

12383%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3731%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2955%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2585%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1481%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1461%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1331%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1330%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1316%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1280%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1262%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1257%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1246%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

95%

#861

Pentium G860

MSRP: $86|Avg: $36

100%

#862

Athlon II X2 245

MSRP: $66|Avg: $15

99%

#863

Core i7-2700K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $45

99%

#865

Core i5-4670K

MSRP: $328|Avg: $200

99%

#866

Core i5-3330S

MSRP: $231|Avg: $30

98%

#867

Celeron G465

MSRP: $70|Avg: $37

98%

#868

Athlon II X4 630

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

98%

#869

A6-7400K

MSRP: $101|Avg: $43

96%

#870

Core i7-4765T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $50

96%

#871

Core i7-4770TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $303

96%

#872

Core i5-4570T

MSRP: $195|Avg: $45

96%

#873

Athlon II X2 260u

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

96%

#875

A4-3420

MSRP: $65|Avg: $30

95%

#876

Core i5-5675R

MSRP: $339|Avg: $392

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N4000 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N4000	Pentium G860
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($36)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G860 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N4000	Pentium G860
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+19%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($36)

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 N4000 Benchmark Check

Pentium G860 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N4000 and Pentium G860

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.

Pentium G860

The Pentium G860 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,485 points. Launch price was $75.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron N4000 and Pentium G860 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4000 versus 3 GHz on the Pentium G860 — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Pentium G860 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Celeron N4000 uses the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium G860 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N4000 scores 1,472 against the Pentium G860's 1,485 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium G860. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron N4000 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G860.

Feature	Celeron N4000	Pentium G860
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	3 GHz+15%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3 GHz+173%
L3 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Goldmont Plus (2017)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,472	1,485

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N4000 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G860 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N4000	Pentium G860
Socket	FCBGA1090	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron N4000) / VT-x (Pentium G860). The Pentium G860 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics), while the Celeron N4000 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G860 targets Desktop.

Feature	Celeron N4000	Pentium G860
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Celeron N4000 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Pentium G860 debuted at $86. At current prices ($30 vs $36), the Celeron N4000 is $6 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron N4000 delivers 49.1 pts/$ vs 41.3 pts/$ for the Pentium G860 — making the Celeron N4000 the 17.3% better value option.