Celeron G3900 vs m3-6Y30

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Aggregate performance score

Core m3-6Y30
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.37
+1.5%
Celeron G3900
2015
2 cores / 2 threads, 51 Watt
1.35

Core m3-6Y30 outperforms Celeron G3900 by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core m3-6Y30 and Celeron G3900 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22442254
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.18
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core m3Intel Celeron
Power efficiency25.912.50
Architecture codenameSkylake-Y (2015)Skylake (2015−2016)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)1 September 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$42

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core m3-6Y30 and Celeron G3900 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed0.9 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier928
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size98.57 mm2150 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data65 °C
Number of transistors1750 Million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core m3-6Y30 and Celeron G3900 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1515FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)4.5 Watt51 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core m3-6Y30 and Celeron G3900. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core m3-6Y30 and Celeron G3900 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core m3-6Y30 and Celeron G3900 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core m3-6Y30 and Celeron G3900. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size16 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth29.861 GB/s34.134 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 515Intel HD Graphics 510
Max video memory16 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency850 MHz950 MHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core m3-6Y30 and Celeron G3900 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core m3-6Y30 and Celeron G3900 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/AN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core m3-6Y30 and Celeron G3900 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.4

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core m3-6Y30 and Celeron G3900.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

m3-6Y30 1.37
+1.5%
Celeron G3900 1.35

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

m3-6Y30 2171
+1.1%
Celeron G3900 2148

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.37 1.35
Integrated graphics card 1.65 1.61
Threads 4 2
Power consumption (TDP) 4 Watt 51 Watt

m3-6Y30 has a 1.5% higher aggregate performance score, 2.5% faster integrated GPU, 100% more threads, and 1175% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core m3-6Y30 and Celeron G3900.

Be aware that Core m3-6Y30 is a notebook processor while Celeron G3900 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core m3-6Y30 and Celeron G3900, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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