CPU
GPU
Celeron 3215U
Athlon II N370
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 3215U is positioned at rank 241 and the Athlon II N370 is on rank 923, so the Celeron 3215U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3215U
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II N370
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 3215U | Athlon II N370 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 3215U | Athlon II N370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 3215U and Athlon II N370
Celeron 3215U
The Celeron 3215U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) 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. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,091 points. Launch price was $107.
Athlon II N370
The Athlon II N370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,085 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 3215U and Athlon II N370 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Celeron 3215U versus 2.5 GHz on the Athlon II N370 — a 38.1% clock advantage for the Athlon II N370. The Celeron 3215U uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon II N370 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3215U scores 1,091 against the Athlon II N370's 1,085 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron 3215U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 339 vs 220, a 42.6% lead for the Celeron 3215U that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Celeron 3215U | Athlon II N370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.5 GHz+47% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,091 | 1,085 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 339+54% | 220 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 420 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 3215U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II N370 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Celeron 3215U 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: 12 (Celeron 3215U) vs 0 (Athlon II N370) — the Celeron 3215U offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Wildcat Point-LP (Celeron 3215U) and RS880M,SB850 (Athlon II N370).
| Feature | Celeron 3215U | Athlon II N370 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3215U) vs AMD-V (Athlon II N370). The Celeron 3215U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Broadwell)), while the Athlon II N370 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3215U targets Budget, Athlon II N370 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron 3215U rivals Pentium 3825U; Athlon II N370 rivals Pentium P6100.
| Feature | Celeron 3215U | Athlon II N370 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Broadwell) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Legacy Laptop |
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