CPU
GPU
Pentium G6960
Celeron N4000C
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 G6960 is positioned at rank 881 and the Celeron N4000C is on rank 721, so the Celeron N4000C offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G6960
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4000C
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G6960 | Celeron N4000C |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G6960 | Celeron N4000C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 G6960 and Celeron N4000C
Pentium G6960
The Pentium G6960 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (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: 1,433 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron N4000C
The Celeron N4000C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G6960 and Celeron N4000C share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.93 GHz on the Pentium G6960 versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4000C — a 94.6% clock advantage for the Celeron N4000C (base: 2.93 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Pentium G6960 is built on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G6960 scores 1,433 against the Celeron N4000C's 1,430 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G6960. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G6960 vs 4 MB on the Celeron N4000C.
| Feature | Pentium G6960 | Celeron N4000C |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.93 GHz | 2.6 GHz+180% |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz+166% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3072 kB (total) | 4 MB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Clarkdale (2010−2011) | — |
| PassMark | 1,433 | 1,430 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G6960 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N4000C uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G6960 | Celeron N4000C |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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