Celeron 3855U vs Core i3-2310M

Celeron 3855U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2015

Core i3-2310M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 3855U

2 / 2

1,215

0.0%

1,222

+0.6%

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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 Core i3-2310M is on rank 1032, so the Celeron 3855U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3855U

#181

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

362%

#182

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

357%

#183

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

328%

#184

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

326%

#185

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

323%

#187

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

312%

#188

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

299%

#189

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

299%

#190

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

291%

#193

Celeron 3855U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#194

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

100%

#195

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2310M

#1019

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2401%

#1020

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2366%

#1021

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2172%

#1022

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2162%

#1023

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2142%

#1025

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2069%

#1026

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1984%

#1027

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1980%

#1028

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1927%

#1031

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

100%

#1032

Core i3-2310M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1033

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

98%

#1036

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

97%

#1037

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1038

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

96%

#1041

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

95%

#1042

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#1043

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1044

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

94%

#1045

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1046

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron 3855U leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-2310M is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron 3855U	Core i3-2310M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron 3855U	Core i3-2310M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron 3855U Benchmark Check

Core i3-2310M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 3855U and Core i3-2310M

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.

Core i3-2310M

The Core i3-2310M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,222 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Celeron 3855U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-2310M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron 3855U versus 2.1 GHz on the Core i3-2310M — a 27% clock advantage for the Core i3-2310M (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Celeron 3855U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-2310M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3855U scores 1,215 against the Core i3-2310M's 1,222 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-2310M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 361 vs 350, a 3.1% lead for the Celeron 3855U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 632 vs 658 (4% advantage for the Core i3-2310M). L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 3855U vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2310M.

Feature	Celeron 3855U	Core i3-2310M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2.1 GHz+31%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	2.1 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	2 MB	3 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,215	1,222
Geekbench 6 Single	361+3%	350
Geekbench 6 Multi	632	658+4%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 3855U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-2310M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4 2133 MHz on the Celeron 3855U versus DDR3-1333 on the Core i3-2310M — the Celeron 3855U supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 3855U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 10 (Celeron 3855U) vs 16 (Core i3-2310M) — the Core i3-2310M offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1356 (Celeron 3855U) and Sandy Bridge (Core i3-2310M).

Feature	Celeron 3855U	Core i3-2310M
Socket	BGA1356	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4 2133 MHz+33%	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+100%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	10	16+60%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron 3855U) vs VT-x (Core i3-2310M). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 510 (Celeron 3855U) and HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2310M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3855U targets Budget, Core i3-2310M targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 3855U rivals Pentium 3825U; Core i3-2310M rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.