Celeron 3215U vs Core 2 Duo E8335

CPU

GPU

Celeron 3215U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2015

Core 2 Duo E8335

2 Cores2 Thrd44 WWMax: 0.93 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 3215U

2 / 2

1,091

0.0%

1,094

+0.3%

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 Core 2 Duo E8335 is on rank 1196, so the Celeron 3215U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3215U

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

99%

#229

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

403%

#230

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

397%

#231

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

365%

#232

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

363%

#233

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

360%

#235

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

348%

#236

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

333%

#237

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

333%

#238

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

324%

#241

Celeron 3215U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E8335

#1184

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5364%

#1185

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5285%

#1186

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4852%

#1187

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4830%

#1188

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4786%

#1190

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4622%

#1191

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4431%

#1192

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4424%

#1193

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4305%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

98%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

93%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

93%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

93%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

92%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

91%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

89%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

89%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 3215U (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 3215U	Core 2 Duo E8335
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo E8335 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 3215U	Core 2 Duo E8335
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron 3215U Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo E8335 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 3215U and Core 2 Duo E8335

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.

Core 2 Duo E8335

The Core 2 Duo E8335 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.933 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 44 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,094 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 3215U and Core 2 Duo E8335 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Celeron 3215U versus 0.93 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8335 — a 58.6% clock advantage for the Celeron 3215U (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.933 GHz). The Celeron 3215U uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E8335 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3215U scores 1,091 against the Core 2 Duo E8335's 1,094 — a 0.3% lead for the Core 2 Duo E8335.

Feature	Celeron 3215U	Core 2 Duo E8335
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.7 GHz+83%	0.93 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	2.933 GHz+73%
L3 Cache	2 MB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	6 MB (total)+1100%
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,091	1,094
Geekbench 6 Single	339	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 3215U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo E8335 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron 3215U	Core 2 Duo E8335
Socket	FCBGA1168	P
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3215U) / not specified (Core 2 Duo E8335). The Celeron 3215U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Broadwell)), while the Core 2 Duo E8335 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3215U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 3215U rivals Pentium 3825U.