Core i7-680UM vs Celeron 3965Y

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 i7-680UM is positioned at rank 1036 and the Celeron 3965Y is on rank 198, so the Celeron 3965Y 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 i7-680UM

#1024

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2453%

#1025

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2417%

#1026

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2219%

#1027

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2209%

#1028

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2189%

#1030

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2114%

#1031

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2027%

#1032

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2023%

#1033

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1969%

#1036

Core i7-680UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

99%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

98%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

97%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

94%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3965Y

#186

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

366%

#187

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

361%

#188

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

331%

#189

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

330%

#190

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

327%

#192

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

316%

#193

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

303%

#194

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

302%

#195

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

294%

#198

Celeron 3965Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 3965Y (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-680UM	Celeron 3965Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-680UM (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-800, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-680UM	Celeron 3965Y
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-680UM and Celeron 3965Y

Core i7-680UM

The Core i7-680UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 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: 1,196 points. Launch price was $317.

Celeron 3965Y

The Celeron 3965Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,201 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-680UM packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron 3965Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.53 GHz on the Core i7-680UM versus 1.3 GHz on the Celeron 3965Y — a 64.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-680UM (base: 1.46 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core i7-680UM uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 3965Y uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-680UM scores 1,196 against the Celeron 3965Y's 1,201 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron 3965Y. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-680UM vs 2 MB on the Celeron 3965Y.

Feature	Core i7-680UM	Celeron 3965Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.53 GHz+95%	1.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.46 GHz	1.5 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+100%	2 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,196	1,201
Geekbench 6 Single	—	372
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	708

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-680UM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 3965Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-680UM	Celeron 3965Y
Socket	BGA1288	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	10

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-680UM) / VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3965Y). The Celeron 3965Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 615), while the Core i7-680UM requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3965Y targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron 3965Y rivals Pentium Gold 4415Y.