Celeron 3965Y vs m3-7Y30

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Aggregate performance score

Core m3-7Y30
2016
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.63
+117%
Celeron 3965Y
2017
2 cores / 2 threads, 6 Watt
0.75

Core m3-7Y30 outperforms Celeron 3965Y by a whopping 117% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core m3-7Y30 and Celeron 3965Y processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20922666
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core m3Intel Celeron
Power efficiency34.2611.82
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Release date30 August 2016 (8 years ago)21 April 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core m3-7Y30 and Celeron 3965Y 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 speed1 GHz1.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz1.3 GHz
Bus typeOPIOPI
Bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier1013
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache512 KB512 KB
L3 cache4 MB2 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core m3-7Y30 and Celeron 3965Y 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)
SocketFCBGA1515FCBGA1515
Power consumption (TDP)4.5 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Celeron 3965Y. 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++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Smart Response++

Security technologies

Core m3-7Y30 and Celeron 3965Y technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Celeron 3965Y are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Celeron 3965Y. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth29.861 GB/s34.134 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 615Intel HD Graphics 615
Max video memory16 GB16 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency900 MHz850 MHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core m3-7Y30 and Celeron 3965Y integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Celeron 3965Y 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

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Celeron 3965Y integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.4

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Celeron 3965Y.

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.

m3-7Y30 1.63
+117%
Celeron 3965Y 0.75

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.

m3-7Y30 2585
+116%
Celeron 3965Y 1194

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.63 0.75
Recency 30 August 2016 21 April 2017
Threads 4 2
Power consumption (TDP) 4 Watt 6 Watt

m3-7Y30 has a 117.3% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, and 50% lower power consumption.

Celeron 3965Y, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 months.

The Core m3-7Y30 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron 3965Y in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core m3-7Y30 and Celeron 3965Y, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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