CPU
GPU
Celeron 3765U
Celeron J3160
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 3765U is positioned at rank 445 and the Celeron J3160 is on rank 485, so the Celeron 3765U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3765U
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J3160
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 3765U | Celeron J3160 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 3765U | Celeron J3160 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3765U and Celeron J3160
Celeron 3765U
The Celeron 3765U 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 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 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: 1,252 points. Launch price was $107.
Celeron J3160
The Celeron J3160 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.24 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,250 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Celeron 3765U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron J3160 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron J3160 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 3765U versus 2.24 GHz on the Celeron J3160 — a 16.4% clock advantage for the Celeron J3160 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron 3765U uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron J3160 uses Airmont (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3765U scores 1,252 against the Celeron J3160's 1,250 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron 3765U. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 3765U vs 0 kB on the Celeron J3160.
| Feature | Celeron 3765U | Celeron J3160 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.24 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz+19% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Airmont (2016) |
| PassMark | 1,252 | 1,250 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 350 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 650 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 3765U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron J3160 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Celeron 3765U 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 3765U) vs 4 (Celeron J3160) — the Celeron 3765U offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Wildcat Point-LP (Celeron 3765U) and N/A (SoC) (Celeron J3160).
| Feature | Celeron 3765U | Celeron J3160 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12+200% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3765U) vs VT-x (Celeron J3160). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Broadwell) (Celeron 3765U) and HD Graphics 400 (Celeron J3160) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3765U targets Budget, Celeron J3160 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron 3765U rivals Pentium 3825U; Celeron J3160 rivals Pentium J3710.
| Feature | Celeron 3765U | Celeron J3160 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Broadwell) | HD Graphics 400 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Low Power |
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