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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£90
  • Avg. price in US: ~$110
  • PassMark benchmark result: 1201
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: ?

Intel Celeron 3965Y review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.9

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
3.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.2

Performance

18.0%

4.4

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.2

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.4

Power & Thermal

4.0%

6.7

Platform

1.0%

6.8

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 2.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.0

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    1.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    9.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.3

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.0
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.0

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.3

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Celeron 3965Y is a low-power, entry-level dual-core processor from the Kaby Lake architecture, featuring a base clock speed of 1.5 GHz and a 6W TDP (configurable down to 4.5W). Manufactured on a 14nm process, it includes 2MB of Smart Cache and integrated Intel HD Graphics 615 with 24 execution units. Its main advantages include extreme energy efficiency for fanless designs and modern video capabilities like hardware decoding for H.265/HEVC and VP9 codecs. However, it lacks performance-boosting features such as Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading, resulting in limited multitasking capability and slow single-thread speeds that may be noticeable even in daily office tasks.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Celeron 3965Y

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

?

Performance

18.0%

?

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

?

Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

3.9
Intel Celeron 3965Y has a technical score of 3.89 points, which is lower than that of 85.3% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Celeron 3965Y has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.9

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.7
Intel Celeron 3965Y has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.7 points, which is lower than 78% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Celeron 3965Y belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1515
Intel Celeron 3965Y uses the FCBGA1515 CPU socket, which is older than that of 78.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.1% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Celeron 3965Y uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

2
Intel Celeron 3965Y has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

2
Intel Celeron 3965Y offers 2 CPU threads, which is fewer than 93.9% of processors and equal to 6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
Intel Celeron 3965Y offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

?
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 1.5 GHz
Intel Celeron 3965Y has a base clock of 2x1.5 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
Intel Celeron 3965Y uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 14 nm
Intel Celeron 3965Y is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

2 MB
Intel Celeron 3965Y has an L3 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 90.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.8% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

0.5 MB
Intel Celeron 3965Y has an L2 cache of 0.5 MB which is smaller than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.2% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

128 KB
Intel Celeron 3965Y has an L1 cache of 128 KB which is smaller than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR3L
Intel Celeron 3965Y supports DDR DDR3L, which is older than that of 84.1% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

1,866 MHz
Intel Celeron 3965Y supports memory speeds up to 1866 MHz, which is lower than that of 84.5% of processors and equal to 2.7% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR3-1866 MHz
Intel Celeron 3965Y supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR3-1866 MHz, which is lower than that of 86.3% of processors and equal to 1.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

16 GB
Intel Celeron 3965Y supports up to 16 GB of memory, which is less than 91.7% of processors and equal to 6.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Celeron 3965Y includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Intel HD Graphics 615
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel HD Graphics 615
Intel Celeron 3965Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 615 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 77.3% of processors and equal to that in 0.4% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

24
Intel Celeron 3965Y has 24 GPU execution units, which is more than 49.2% of processors and equal to 21.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

300 MHz
Intel Celeron 3965Y has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 38.7% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

6 W
Intel Celeron 3965Y has a TDP of 6 W which is lower than that of 96.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

6 W
Intel Celeron 3965Y has a base power of 6 W which is lower than that of 96.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

?
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
Intel Celeron 3965Y supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 4.5 W
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Intel Celeron 3965Y vs the average processor

  • 86.7% lower base power
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.6 W vs 45 W
  • 86.7% lower TDP
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.6 W vs 45 W
  • 2.78x cheaper
    Intel Celeron 3965Y is cheaper than the average processor (£90 vs £250).
    Intel Celeron 3965Y is cheaper than the average processor (£90 vs £250).£90 vs £250
  • 86.7% lower base power
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 86.7% lower TDP
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

Total
Overall
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Celeron 3965Y supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 3 year/s older release date
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has an older release date than the average processor (2,017 vs 2,020).
    April 2017
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Celeron 3965Y does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Celeron 3965Y uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,515 vs FP2).
  • 64.2% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (888 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 78.4% lower single-core score
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (318 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 88.7% lower multi-core score
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (542 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 88.6% lower PassMark score
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,201 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • No multithreading support
    Intel Celeron 3965Y does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 50% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
  • 50% lower bus speed
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower bus speed than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • No Turbo Boost
    Intel Celeron 3965Y does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
  • 13 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (15 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 75% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 66.7% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 34.9% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (29.8 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 6 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (10 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 36.4% lower memory speed
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,866 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Older DDR support
    Intel Celeron 3965Y supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3L vs DDR4).
  • 75% less memory capacity
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    Intel Celeron 3965Y supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4, x2/x2, x2/x1/x1, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    Intel Celeron 3965Y uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 615 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 64.2% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (888 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (888 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.888 vs 2,483
  • 78.4% lower single-core score
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (318 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (318 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.318 vs 1,471
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Celeron 3965Y has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 88.7% lower multi-core score
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (542 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (542 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.542 vs 4,793
  • 88.6% lower PassMark score
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,201 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Celeron 3965Y has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,201 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.1,201 vs 10,532.5
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Celeron 3965Y supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Celeron 3965Y supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Celeron 3965Y has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Celeron 3965Y has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    Intel Celeron 3965Y has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.2 vs 8
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Memory & PCIe
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Celeron 3965Y?

  • High power efficiency with a very low TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 6W, suitable for fanless designs
  • Cost-effective for entry-level laptops and tablets
  • Reliable for basic computing tasks like web browsing, word processing, and light office work
  • Supports hardware decoding for modern video codecs like H.265/HEVC and VP9
  • Includes Intel HD Graphics 615 which can handle 4K output at 60Hz via DisplayPort

What customers dislike about Intel Celeron 3965Y?

  • Extremely limited performance for anything beyond basic tasks due to low 1.5 GHz clock speed
  • Lack of Intel Turbo Boost technology significantly hampers single-thread performance
  • Missing Hyper-Threading means it is limited to only two physical cores and two threads
  • Struggles with heavy multitasking, large spreadsheets, and background processes
  • Not suitable for modern gaming or professional creative workloads like video editing
  • Often paired with low amounts of RAM (e.g., 4GB) in budget devices, further bottlenecking performance

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29/03/2026
Intel Celeron 3965Y @ 1.50GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Celeron 3965Y is a 14nm Kaby Lake-based, dual-core processor designed for fanless, ultra-thin devices with a 6W TDP. It operates at a fixed 1.50 GHz, lacks Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading, and supports Intel HD Graphics 615 for 4K video decoding. While ideal for basic tasks and energy efficiency, the processor struggles with modern, demanding applications and provides very...Read more

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21/11/2019
Google Pixel Slate Review: Buy a Surface Instead

The Tech Advisor review describes the Google Pixel Slate as a "frustrating," unpolished device that fails to effectively bridge the gap between a tablet and a laptop. While offering premium hardware, including a stunning 12.3-inch "Molecular" display, dual USB-C ports, and long battery life, the software experience is described as buggy and inconsistent. Due to significant...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
30/12/2017
Intel Celeron 3965Y Comparison Test

The Intel Pentium B970 is a 2011–2012 dual-core processor designed for budget Sandy Bridge notebooks, offering stable, 2.3 GHz performance suitable for basic office and multimedia tasks. Pros include faster performance over previous-generation Pentium processors for non-demanding daily use. However, significant cons include a lack of Turbo Boost, HyperThreading, and Intel Quick...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
10/05/2024
Intel Celeron 3965Y | LaptopMedia Netherlands

The Intel Celeron 3965Y is a 2017 low-power, dual-core Kaby Lake processor designed for fanless, ultra-portable devices with a 6W TDP. It is optimized for basic daily tasks and media consumption, featuring integrated Intel HD Graphics 615 capable of 4K video decoding. Key limitations include the absence of Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost, resulting in modest performance compared to...Read more

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