CPU
GPU
Celeron 3765U
Core i3-330E
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 Core i3-330E is on rank 1157, 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 Core i3-330E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 3765U | Core i3-330E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($89) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 3765U | Core i3-330E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($89) |
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 Core i3-330E
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.
Core i3-330E
The Core i3-330E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.03 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,260 points. Launch price was $177.
Processing Power
The Celeron 3765U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-330E's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 3765U versus 0.03 GHz on the Core i3-330E — a 193.8% clock advantage for the Celeron 3765U (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Celeron 3765U uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-330E uses Westmere (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3765U scores 1,252 against the Core i3-330E's 1,260 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-330E. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 3765U vs 3 MB on the Core i3-330E.
| Feature | Celeron 3765U | Core i3-330E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz+6233% | 0.03 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.13 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Westmere (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,252 | 1,260 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 3765U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-330E uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron 3765U | Core i3-330E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | BGA1288 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3765U) / not specified (Core i3-330E). The Celeron 3765U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Broadwell)), while the Core i3-330E requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3765U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 3765U rivals Pentium 3825U.
| Feature | Celeron 3765U | Core i3-330E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Broadwell) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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