CPU
GPU
Pentium 3805U
Celeron N2806
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 Pentium 3805U is positioned at rank 344 and the Celeron N2806 is on rank 199, so the Celeron N2806 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3805U
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2806
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 3805U | Celeron N2806 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 3805U | Celeron N2806 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 3805U and Celeron N2806
Pentium 3805U
The Pentium 3805U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,196 points. Launch price was $161.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium 3805U and Celeron N2806 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 3805U versus 2 GHz on the Celeron N2806 — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Celeron N2806 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Pentium 3805U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron N2806 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 3805U scores 1,196 against the Celeron N2806's 1,195 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium 3805U. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 3805U vs 0 kB on the Celeron N2806.
| Feature | Pentium 3805U | Celeron N2806 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz+19% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-U (2015) | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,196 | 1,195 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 3805U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N2806 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 3805U | Celeron N2806 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Pentium 3805U) / not specified (Celeron N2806). The Pentium 3805U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Broadwell)), while the Celeron N2806 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium 3805U targets Mobile.
| Feature | Pentium 3805U | Celeron N2806 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Broadwell) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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