CPU
GPU
Pentium G630
Celeron 3865U
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 G630 is positioned at rank 840 and the Celeron 3865U is on rank 645, so the Celeron 3865U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G630
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3865U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G630 | Celeron 3865U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($46) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-U (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G630 | Celeron 3865U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($46) | ✅ 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 G630 and Celeron 3865U
Pentium G630
The Pentium G630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,354 points. Launch price was $100.
Celeron 3865U
The Celeron 3865U 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 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: 1,343 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G630 and Celeron 3865U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Pentium G630 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 3865U — a 40% clock advantage for the Pentium G630 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Pentium G630 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 3865U uses Kaby Lake-U (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G630 scores 1,354 against the Celeron 3865U's 1,343 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium G630. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G630 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 3865U.
| Feature | Pentium G630 | Celeron 3865U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+50% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+50% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total)+50% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Kaby Lake-U (2017) |
| PassMark | 1,354 | 1,343 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 389 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 674 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G630 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 3865U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G630 | Celeron 3865U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 / LPDDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 10 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G630) / VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Celeron 3865U). The Celeron 3865U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 610), while the Pentium G630 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3865U targets Entry-level. Direct competitor: Celeron 3865U rivals Pentium Gold 4415U.
| Feature | Pentium G630 | Celeron 3865U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | — | Entry-level |
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