CPU
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Pentium G6951
Pentium 3825U
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 G6951 is positioned at rank 892 and the Pentium 3825U is on rank 886, so the Pentium 3825U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G6951
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3825U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G6951 | Pentium 3825U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G6951 | Pentium 3825U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ 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 G6951 and Pentium 3825U
Pentium G6951
The Pentium G6951 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,383 points. Launch price was $94.
Pentium 3825U
The Pentium 3825U 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 4 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: 1,396 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Pentium G6951 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium 3825U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium G6951 versus 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 3825U — a 38.3% clock advantage for the Pentium G6951 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Pentium G6951 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 3825U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G6951 scores 1,383 against the Pentium 3825U's 1,396 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium 3825U. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G6951 vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 3825U.
| Feature | Pentium G6951 | Pentium 3825U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+47% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+47% | 1.9 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 | Clarkdale (2010−2011) | Broadwell-U (2015) |
| PassMark | 1,383 | 1,396 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G6951 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 3825U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G6951 | Pentium 3825U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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