CPU
GPU
Celeron N4000C
Pentium G6960
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 N4000C is positioned at rank 721 and the Pentium G6960 is on rank 881, so the Celeron N4000C offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4000C
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G6960
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N4000C | Pentium G6960 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N4000C | Pentium G6960 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 N4000C and Pentium G6960
Celeron N4000C
The Celeron N4000C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium G6960
The Pentium G6960 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,433 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N4000C and Pentium G6960 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4000C versus 0.93 GHz on the Pentium G6960 — a 94.6% clock advantage for the Celeron N4000C (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Pentium G6960 is built on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron N4000C scores 1,430 against the Pentium G6960's 1,433 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G6960. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron N4000C vs 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G6960.
| Feature | Celeron N4000C | Pentium G6960 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+180% | 0.93 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.93 GHz+166% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3072 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | — | Clarkdale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,430 | 1,433 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N4000C uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G6960 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N4000C | Pentium G6960 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | LGA1156 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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