Pentium SU4100 vs Celeron N3000

CPU

GPU

Pentium SU4100

2 Cores2 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2009

Celeron N3000

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.08 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium SU4100

2 / 2

685

0.0%

705

+2.9%

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 SU4100 is positioned at rank 1235 and the Celeron N3000 is on rank 817, so the Celeron N3000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium SU4100

#1223

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

12380%

#1224

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

12198%

#1225

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

11198%

#1226

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

11148%

#1227

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

11046%

#1229

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

10667%

#1230

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

10228%

#1231

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

10211%

#1232

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

9937%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

100%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

90%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

87%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

86%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

78%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3000

#805

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1249%

#806

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1230%

#807

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1129%

#808

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1124%

#809

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1114%

#811

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1076%

#812

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1031%

#813

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1030%

#814

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1002%

#817

Celeron N3000

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

100%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

96%

#827

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

95%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N3000 (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium SU4100	Celeron N3000
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium SU4100 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium SU4100	Celeron N3000
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Pentium SU4100 Benchmark Check

Celeron N3000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

No prediction data available

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium SU4100 and Celeron N3000

Pentium SU4100

The Pentium SU4100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 685 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron N3000

The Celeron N3000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.04 GHz, with boost up to 2.08 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 705 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium SU4100 and Celeron N3000 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Pentium SU4100 versus 2.08 GHz on the Celeron N3000 — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Celeron N3000 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 1.04 GHz). The Pentium SU4100 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron N3000 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium SU4100 scores 685 against the Celeron N3000's 705 — a 2.9% lead for the Celeron N3000. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium SU4100	Celeron N3000
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.3 GHz	2.08 GHz+60%
Base Clock	1.3 GHz+25%	1.04 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Braswell (2015−2016)
PassMark	685	705+3%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	160
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	290

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium SU4100 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron N3000 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium SU4100	Celeron N3000
Socket	BGA956	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium SU4100) / VT-x, VT-d (Celeron N3000). The Celeron N3000 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Pentium SU4100 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3000 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N3000 rivals AMD E2-7110.