Celeron 3755U vs Core i5-430UM
Celeron 3755U
Core i5-430UM
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 Core i5-430UM is on rank 934, 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 Celeron 3755U
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-430UM
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 3755U | Core i5-430UM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 3755U | Core i5-430UM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core i5-430UM
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.
Core i5-430UM
The Core i5-430UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.73 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron 3755U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-430UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Celeron 3755U versus 1.73 GHz on the Core i5-430UM — a 1.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-430UM (base: 1.7 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Celeron 3755U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-430UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3755U scores 1,182 against the Core i5-430UM's 1,185 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-430UM. Multi-core Geekbench: 625 vs 500 (22.2% advantage for the Celeron 3755U). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 3755U vs 3 MB on the Core i5-430UM.
| Feature | Celeron 3755U | Core i5-430UM |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 1.73 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz+42% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 3 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-U (2015) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,182 | 1,185 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 625+25% | 500 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 3755U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-430UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 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: 12 (Celeron 3755U) vs 16 (Core i5-430UM) — the Core i5-430UM offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Wildcat Point-LP (Celeron 3755U) and HM55 (Core i5-430UM).
| Feature | Celeron 3755U | Core i5-430UM |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | BGA1288 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Broadwell) (Celeron 3755U) and Intel HD Graphics (Core i5-430UM) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3755U targets Budget, Core i5-430UM targets Legacy Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Celeron 3755U rivals Pentium 3825U; Core i5-430UM rivals Pentium SU7300.
| Feature | Celeron 3755U | Core i5-430UM |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Broadwell) | Intel HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | Legacy Ultrabook |
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