Celeron 3855U vs Celeron G470
Celeron 3855U
Celeron G470
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 3855U is positioned at rank 193 and the Celeron G470 is on rank 542, so the Celeron 3855U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3855U
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G470
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 3855U | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 3855U | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 3855U and Celeron G470
Celeron 3855U
The Celeron 3855U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 August 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, LPDDR3-1600/1866, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,215 points. Launch price was $107.
Celeron G470
The Celeron G470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,225 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron 3855U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron G470 offers 1 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron 3855U has 1 more core. The Celeron 3855U is built on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 3855U scores 1,215 against the Celeron G470's 1,225 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron G470. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 361 vs 300, a 18.5% lead for the Celeron 3855U that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 3855U vs 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G470.
| Feature | Celeron 3855U | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | — |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | — |
| PassMark | 1,215 | 1,225 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 361+20% | 300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 632 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 3855U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G470 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4 2133 MHz on the Celeron 3855U versus DDR3-1066 on the Celeron G470 — the Celeron 3855U supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 10 (Celeron 3855U) vs 16 (Celeron G470) — the Celeron G470 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1356 (Celeron 3855U) and H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G470).
| Feature | Celeron 3855U | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4 2133 MHz+33% | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 10 | 16+60% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron 3855U) vs VT-x (Celeron G470). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 510 (Celeron 3855U) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G470) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3855U targets Budget, Celeron G470 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 3855U rivals Pentium 3825U; Celeron G470 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron 3855U | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 510 | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
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