Celeron 2961Y

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Celeron 2961Y

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Celeron 2961Y based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,794 Rank: 2017
Rank Name Score Visual
2013 C-60 3,814
+0.5%
2014 Celeron 857 3,809
+0.4%
2015 Celeron N2920 3,801
+0.2%
2016 Athlon X2 BE-2300 3,797
+0.1%
2017 Celeron 2961Y 3,794
2018 Sempron LE-1250 3,794
+0%
2019 Athlon 64 3700+ 3,794
+0%
2020 Intel Celeron N3060 3,792
-0.1%
2021 A6-1450 3,791
-0.1%
2022 Intel Core i5-430UM 3,785
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Celeron 2961Y based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,288 Rank: 1794
Rank Name Score Visual
1790 Celeron N3150 4,289
+0%
1791 Intel Celeron P4600 4,288
+0%
1792 Pentium N4200 4,288
+0%
1793 Pentium 2117U 4,288
+0%
1794 Celeron 2961Y 4,288
1795 Pentium P6000 4,288
+0%
1796 Athlon 64 X2 4800+ 4,288
+0%
1797 Core i3-2367M 4,287
+-0%
1798 Phenom 9500 4,287
+-0%
1799 A6-5200 4,287
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Celeron 2961Y based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,465 Rank: 2025
Rank Name Score Visual
2021 Atom x5-Z8300 3,480
+0.4%
2022 Intel Core i3-330UM 3,473
+0.2%
2023 Intel Core i5-560UM 3,471
+0.2%
2024 A6-1450 3,466
+0%
2025 Celeron 2961Y 3,465
2026 Intel Celeron J3160 3,460
-0.1%
2027 Celeron N2920 3,456
-0.3%
2028 E-350 3,453
-0.3%
2029 Xeon E5310 3,444
-0.6%
2030 Celeron N2808 3,437
-0.8%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Celeron 2961Y based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,481 Rank: 1668
Rank Name Score Visual
1664 Pentium 987 4,481
+0%
1665 Core i3-2357M 4,481
+0%
1666 Athlon II X2 215 4,481
+0%
1667 Celeron N2910 4,481
+0%
1668 Celeron 2961Y 4,481
1669 Athlon II X2 240e 4,481
+0%
1670 A4-3300 4,480
+-0%
1671 Celeron E3300 4,480
+-0%
1672 E2-9000e 4,480
+-0%
1673 Celeron N3350 4,479
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Celeron 2961Y based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,437 Rank: 1711
Rank Name Score Visual
1707 Celeron N2807 4,438
+0%
1708 A4-3320M 4,438
+0%
1709 Pentium 967 4,437
+0%
1710 Celeron N2806 4,437
+0%
1711 Celeron 2961Y 4,437
1712 Celeron 867 4,436
+-0%
1713 Atom N2800 4,436
+-0%
1714 Atom D2550 4,436
+-0%
1715 Sempron 145 4,435
+-0%
1716 E2-2000 4,435
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Celeron 2961Y based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,464 Rank: 1648
Rank Name Score Visual
1644 Athlon II X2 220 4,464
+0%
1645 A6-9200 4,464
+0%
1646 Atom Z3740 4,464
+0%
1647 Atom Z3740D 4,464
+0%
1648 Celeron 2961Y 4,464
1649 Athlon II X2 240e 4,464
+0%
1650 Athlon II X2 240 4,463
+-0%
1651 Pentium E6500 4,463
+-0%
1652 A4-3300 4,463
+-0%
1653 A6-4400M 4,463
+-0%

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Celeron 2961Y Details

Ranking #2017 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Celeron 2961Y delivers a modest overall score of 3794, placing it firmly among the lower tier of processors in modern benchmark evaluations. Its single-core performance of 3465 ranks even lower at #2025, highlighting a significant limitation in raw processing power. Despite this, the processor's multicore score of 4288 positions it slightly higher at #1791, indicating that while it struggles with single-threaded workloads, it can manage basic multitasking more effectively due to its dual-core design.

Launched in December 2013, the Celeron 2961Y is a mobile processor built on Intel's Haswell architecture, fabricated on a 22 nm process. With a base clock of 1100 MHz and no turbo boost, the processor operates within a tight thermal envelope of 12 W, making it suitable for low-power devices such as ultrabooks and budget laptops. The chip features two cores, two threads, and a locked multiplier, which limits overclocking potential. It supports DDR3 memory and integrates Intel HD graphics, providing basic visual capabilities without requiring a discrete GPU.

The Celeron 2961Y includes a 1.907 MiB L3 cache, supported by 0.061 MiB of L1 and 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, which is typical for budget mobile CPUs of its era. The processor uses the BGA1168 package, a surface-mount design that is soldered directly onto the motherboard, making it non-upgradable. It supports key Intel technologies such as EIST for power management and VT-x for hardware virtualization, which can be useful for light virtualization tasks.

In the broader competitive landscape, the Celeron 2961Y is outpaced by nearly all modern processors. Even among older CPUs, it trails behind contemporaries like the Celeron N2920 and A6-1450 in both single-core and overall performance. Its position near the bottom of the Passmark rankings—particularly in data processing and physics compute—reflects its outdated architecture and limited capabilities.

As of March 2026, the Celeron 2961Y is best suited for basic computing tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and media playback. It is not ideal for gaming, content creation, or demanding software, but its low power consumption makes it a viable option for devices prioritizing battery life over performance. For users seeking more capable hardware, even entry-level modern processors far exceed the Celeron 2961Y in both efficiency and power.
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Intel Celeron 2961Y

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Celeron 2961Y
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 1100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 11x (locked)
Core Name: Haswell
Socket: BGA1168
Package: FC-BGA1168
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 12 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 1.907 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 118 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 EIST VT-x
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