Pentium G2030 vs Celeron 3965U
Pentium G2030
Celeron 3965U
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 G2030 is positioned at rank 778 and the Celeron 3965U is on rank 265, so the Celeron 3965U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2030
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3965U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2030 | Celeron 3965U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-U (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2030 | Celeron 3965U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Pentium G2030 and Celeron 3965U
Pentium G2030
The Pentium G2030 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,769 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron 3965U
The Celeron 3965U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-U (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,753 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G2030 and Celeron 3965U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron 3965U is built on the Kaby Lake-U (2017) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2030 scores 1,769 against the Celeron 3965U's 1,753 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium G2030. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 492 vs 600, a 19.8% lead for the Celeron 3965U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 826 vs 1,200 (36.9% advantage for the Celeron 3965U). L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2030 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 3965U.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | Celeron 3965U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+36% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache+50% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | — | Kaby Lake-U (2017) |
| PassMark | 1,769 | 1,753 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 608 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 492 | 600+22% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 826 | 1,200+45% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2030 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 3965U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Pentium G2030 versus DDR4-2133 on the Celeron 3965U — the Celeron 3965U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium G2030) vs 10 (Celeron 3965U) — the Pentium G2030 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,B75,H77,Z77,Q77 (Pentium G2030) and SoC (Celeron 3965U).
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | Celeron 3965U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2133+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+60% | 10 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) (Pentium G2030) and Intel HD Graphics 610 (Celeron 3965U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G2030 targets Budget, Celeron 3965U targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Pentium G2030 rivals Core i3-2100; Celeron 3965U rivals Pentium Gold 4415U.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | Celeron 3965U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) | Intel HD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget Laptop |
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