CPU
GPU
Celeron 3765U
Z-60
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 Z-60 is on rank 787, 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 Z-60
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 3765U | Z-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 (Hondo (2012) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 3765U | Z-60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Counter-Strike 2
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 3765U and Z-60
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.
Z-60
The Z-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Hondo (2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,249 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 3765U and Z-60 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 3765U versus 1 GHz on the Z-60 — a 62.1% clock advantage for the Celeron 3765U. The Celeron 3765U uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Z-60 uses Hondo (2012) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3765U scores 1,252 against the Z-60's 1,249 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron 3765U. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 3765U vs 0 kB on the Z-60.
| Feature | Celeron 3765U | Z-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz+90% | 1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-65% | 40 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Hondo (2012) |
| PassMark | 1,252 | 1,249 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 658 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 3765U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Z-60 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron 3765U) vs 1 (Z-60).
| Feature | Celeron 3765U | Z-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FT1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3765U) vs AMD-V (Z-60). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Broadwell) (Celeron 3765U) and Radeon HD 6250 (Z-60) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3765U targets Budget, Z-60 targets Tablet. Direct competitor: Celeron 3765U rivals Pentium 3825U; Z-60 rivals Core i3-2310M.
| Feature | Celeron 3765U | Z-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Broadwell) | Radeon HD 6250 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Tablet |
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