Core i5-430UM vs Celeron N2806

Core i5-430UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.73 GHz2010

Celeron N2806

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-430UM

2 / 4

1,185

0.0%

1,195

+0.8%

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 Core i5-430UM is positioned at rank 934 and the Celeron N2806 is on rank 199, so the Celeron N2806 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 Core i5-430UM

#922

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1683%

#923

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1659%

#924

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1523%

#925

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1516%

#926

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1502%

#928

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1450%

#929

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1391%

#930

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1388%

#931

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1351%

#934

Core i5-430UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

95%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2806

#187

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

368%

#188

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

363%

#189

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

333%

#190

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

332%

#191

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

329%

#193

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

317%

#194

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

304%

#195

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

304%

#196

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

296%

#199

Celeron N2806

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron N2806 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-430UM in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-430UM	Celeron N2806
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-430UM	Celeron N2806
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Core i5-430UM Benchmark Check

Celeron N2806 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-430UM and Celeron N2806

Core i5-430UM

The Core i5-430UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.73 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron N2806

The Celeron N2806 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,195 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-430UM packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron N2806's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.73 GHz on the Core i5-430UM versus 2 GHz on the Celeron N2806 — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Celeron N2806 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core i5-430UM uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N2806 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-430UM scores 1,185 against the Celeron N2806's 1,195 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron N2806. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-430UM vs 0 kB on the Celeron N2806.

Feature	Core i5-430UM	Celeron N2806
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.73 GHz	2 GHz+16%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	1.6 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	3 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512K (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,185	1,195
Geekbench 6 Single	250	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	500	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-430UM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N2806 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-430UM	Celeron N2806
Socket	BGA1288	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-430UM) / not specified (Celeron N2806). The Core i5-430UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Celeron N2806 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-430UM targets Legacy Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Core i5-430UM rivals Pentium SU7300.