Celeron 3205U vs Celeron 1037U
Celeron 3205U
Celeron 1037U
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 Celeron 3205U is positioned at rank 279 and the Celeron 1037U is on rank 275, so the Celeron 1037U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3205U
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1037U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 3205U | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 3205U | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Celeron 3205U and Celeron 1037U
Celeron 3205U
The Celeron 3205U 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 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 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: 1,025 points. Launch price was $107.
Celeron 1037U
The Celeron 1037U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,034 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 3205U and Celeron 1037U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 3205U versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 1037U — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Celeron 1037U (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Celeron 3205U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron 1037U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3205U scores 1,025 against the Celeron 1037U's 1,034 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron 1037U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 287 vs 324, a 12.1% lead for the Celeron 1037U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 483 vs 626 (25.8% advantage for the Celeron 1037U). Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron 3205U | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 1.8 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 1.8 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-U (2015) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,025 | 1,034 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 287 | 324+13% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 483 | 626+30% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 3205U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 1037U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Celeron 1037U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Wildcat Point-LP (Celeron 3205U) and HM70,NM70,HM76 (Celeron 1037U).
| Feature | Celeron 3205U | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron 3205U) vs VT-x, EPT (Celeron 1037U). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Broadwell) (Celeron 3205U) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1037U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3205U targets Budget, Celeron 1037U targets Budget Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron 3205U rivals Pentium 2117U; Celeron 1037U rivals AMD E1-2500.
| Feature | Celeron 3205U | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Broadwell) | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget Mobile |
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