Atom x5-E3930 vs Celeron 3755U
Atom x5-E3930
Celeron 3755U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Atom x5-E3930 is positioned at rank 706 and the Celeron 3755U is on rank 348, so the Celeron 3755U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-E3930
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3755U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x5-E3930 | Celeron 3755U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x5-E3930 | Celeron 3755U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Atom x5-E3930 and Celeron 3755U
Atom x5-E3930
The Atom x5-E3930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron 3755U
The Celeron 3755U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,182 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Atom x5-E3930 and Celeron 3755U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Atom x5-E3930 versus 1.7 GHz on the Celeron 3755U — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Atom x5-E3930 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Atom x5-E3930 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron 3755U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-E3930 scores 1,185 against the Celeron 3755U's 1,182 — a 0.3% lead for the Atom x5-E3930. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom x5-E3930 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 3755U.
| Feature | Atom x5-E3930 | Celeron 3755U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz+6% | 1.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.7 GHz+31% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) | Broadwell-U (2015) |
| PassMark | 1,185 | 1,182 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 625 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x5-E3930 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 3755U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1866 memory speed. The Celeron 3755U supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Atom x5-E3930) vs 12 (Celeron 3755U) — the Celeron 3755U offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA1296 (Atom x5-E3930) and Wildcat Point-LP (Celeron 3755U).
| Feature | Atom x5-E3930 | Celeron 3755U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1866 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 12+200% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom x5-E3930) / VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3755U). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 500 (Atom x5-E3930) and HD Graphics (Broadwell) (Celeron 3755U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3755U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 3755U rivals Pentium 3825U.
| Feature | Atom x5-E3930 | Celeron 3755U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 500 | HD Graphics (Broadwell) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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