Intel Celeron N3050

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Intel Celeron N3050

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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 Intel Celeron N3050 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,778 Rank: 2025
Rank Name Score Visual
2021 A6-1450 3,791
+0.3%
2022 Intel Core i5-430UM 3,785
+0.2%
2023 Athlon X2 QL-60 3,782
+0.1%
2024 Celeron B710 3,781
+0.1%
2025 Intel Celeron N3050 3,778
2026 Intel Celeron J3160 3,778
+0%
2027 Xeon E5310 3,778
+0%
2028 Intel Core i5-560UM 3,776
-0.1%
2029 Celeron N2808 3,773
-0.1%
2030 E-350 3,764
-0.4%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Intel Celeron N3050 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,208 Rank: 2002
Rank Name Score Visual
1998 Athlon X2 4450e 4,210
+0%
1999 Atom N280 4,209
+0%
2000 Core 2 Duo E4600 4,209
+0%
2001 Intel Celeron N3060 4,208
+0%
2002 Intel Celeron N3050 4,208
2003 Atom N270 4,207
+-0%
2004 Atom Z530 4,207
+-0%
2005 Core 2 Duo T5870 4,207
+-0%
2006 Intel Core i7-620M 4,204
-0.1%
2007 Core i5 M 520 4,204
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Intel Celeron N3050 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,491 Rank: 2016
Rank Name Score Visual
2012 Intel Celeron N3060 3,514
+0.7%
2013 Intel Celeron N3160 3,507
+0.5%
2014 Celeron B710 3,493
+0.1%
2015 Sempron LE-1250 3,492
+0%
2016 Intel Celeron N3050 3,491
2017 Intel Core i5-430UM 3,489
-0.1%
2018 Athlon 64 3700+ 3,489
-0.1%
2019 Intel Celeron N3150 3,487
-0.1%
2020 Athlon X2 BE-2300 3,483
-0.2%
2021 Atom x5-Z8300 3,480
-0.3%

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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 Intel Celeron N3050 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Intel Celeron N3050 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Intel Celeron N3050 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Intel Celeron N3050 Details

The Intel Celeron N3050 stands as a modest evolution in Intel's low-power mobile lineup, offering a slight refinement over its predecessors with improved thermal efficiency and integrated graphics performance. Built on the Airmont microarchitecture at a 14 nm process node, this processor was released in the early 2010s and remains relevant today primarily in legacy systems or budget devices. As of March 2026, the N3050 is considered an older device, yet it continues to serve niche markets where low power consumption and basic computing tasks are prioritized over raw performance.

Designed for mobile devices, the N3050 features a dual-core, dual-thread design with a base clock of 1.6 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 2.16 GHz. It includes 1 MiB of L2 cache, while lacking an L3 cache entirely. The processor is packaged in a BGA-437 form factor, operates at a TDP of just 6 W, and supports up to 8 GB of DDR3 memory at a maximum frequency of 1333 MHz. Memory bandwidth is limited by the 14 nm process and the integrated memory controller, which restricts performance in memory-intensive applications.

One of the key differentiators of the N3050 is its integrated HD Graphics, which operates at a base frequency of 320 MHz and can boost to 600 MHz. This GPU supports up to four display outputs and is suitable for light multimedia playback and basic graphics tasks. While not capable of modern gaming or video editing, it enables smooth HD video playback and basic desktop use. The processor also supports a range of x86-64 instructions, including AVX2, AES-NI, and FMA3, providing some level of acceleration for encryption, compression, and data processing.

In benchmark testing, the N3050 achieves an overall score of 3778, placing it at #2025 out of 2060 processors in the dataset. Its single-core score of 3491 ranks #2016, while its multicore score of 4208 lands at #2001. These results indicate that the N3050 performs comparably to older Atom and Celeron processors but falls significantly behind modern CPUs. It outperforms some early Atom models like the Z530 and N270, but is surpassed by more recent low-power chips such as the Celeron N3160 and N3060.

Despite its limitations, the N3050 remains a viable option for lightweight computing tasks such as web browsing, email, and document editing in low-cost laptops or netbooks. Its low power draw and thermal efficiency make it suitable for devices where battery life is a critical factor. However, for users requiring multitasking, content creation, or gaming, the N3050 is clearly outdated. In today’s competitive landscape, it serves as a reminder of the rapid pace of technological advancement in the mobile computing space.
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Intel Intel Celeron N3050

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Intel Celeron N3050
Family: Celeron
Series: N3000
Model Number: N3050
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 1600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2160 MHz
Microarchitecture: Airmont
Core Name: Braswell
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 6 W
Release Price: $107.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 48.0256 KiB (6-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 0 MiB (No)

Memory Specifications

Maximum Memory: 8 GB

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD
GPU Max Frequency: 600 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX EIST SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V TSME SenseMI SMT SME SEV
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