Celeron 3755U vs Celeron N2830
Celeron 3755U
Celeron N2830
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 3755U is positioned at rank 348 and the Celeron N2830 is on rank 82, so the Celeron N2830 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3755U
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2830
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 3755U | Celeron N2830 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 3755U | Celeron N2830 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3755U and Celeron N2830
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.
Celeron N2830
The Celeron N2830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.16 GHz, with boost up to 2.41 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 3755U and Celeron N2830 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Celeron 3755U versus 2.41 GHz on the Celeron N2830 — a 34.5% clock advantage for the Celeron N2830 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.16 GHz). The Celeron 3755U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron N2830 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3755U scores 1,182 against the Celeron N2830's 1,185 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron N2830. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 3755U vs 0 kB on the Celeron N2830.
| Feature | Celeron 3755U | Celeron N2830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.41 GHz+42% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.16 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-U (2015) | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,182 | 1,185 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 625 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 3755U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N2830 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the Celeron 3755U versus 1333 on the Celeron N2830 — the Celeron N2830 supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 3755U supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Celeron 3755U) vs 4 (Celeron N2830) — the Celeron 3755U offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Wildcat Point-LP (Celeron 3755U) and FCBGA1170 (Celeron N2830).
| Feature | Celeron 3755U | Celeron N2830 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | 1333+44333% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+209715100% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12+200% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3755U) vs true (Celeron N2830). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Broadwell) (Celeron 3755U) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2830) — 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; Celeron N2830 rivals AMD A6-6310.
| Feature | Celeron 3755U | Celeron N2830 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Broadwell) | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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