Celeron 3865U
VS
Pentium 3560M

Celeron 3865U vs Pentium 3560M

Intel

Celeron 3865U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2017
VS
Intel

Pentium 3560M

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2014

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 3865U is positioned at rank 645 and the Pentium 3560M is on rank 153, so the Pentium 3560M 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 3865U

#633
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
874%
#634
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
861%
#635
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
790%
#636
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
787%
#637
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
780%
#639
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
753%
#640
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
722%
#641
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
721%
#642
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
701%
#645
Celeron 3865U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#650
Core i5-1345UE
MSRP: $312|Avg: $312
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3560M

#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
98%
#141
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
327%
#142
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
322%
#143
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
296%
#144
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
295%
#145
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
292%
#147
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
282%
#148
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
270%
#149
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
270%
#150
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
263%
#153
Pentium 3560M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#158
Core i5-3210M
MSRP: $225|Avg: $30
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 3865U (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightCeleron 3865UPentium 3560M
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-U (2017) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium 3560M (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCeleron 3865UPentium 3560M
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 3865U and Pentium 3560M

Intel

Celeron 3865U

The Celeron 3865U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-U (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,343 points. Launch price was $107.

Intel

Pentium 3560M

The Pentium 3560M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,345 points. Launch price was $134.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron 3865U and Pentium 3560M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 3865U versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium 3560M — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Pentium 3560M (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Celeron 3865U uses the Kaby Lake-U (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium 3560M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3865U scores 1,343 against the Pentium 3560M's 1,345 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium 3560M. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 3865U vs 2 MB on the Pentium 3560M.

FeatureCeleron 3865UPentium 3560M
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.8 GHz
2.4 GHz+33%
Base Clock
1.8 GHz
2.4 GHz+33%
L3 Cache
2 MB (total)
2 MB
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
512 kB+100%
Process
14 nm-36%
22 nm
Architecture
Kaby Lake-U (2017)
Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark
1,343
1,345
Geekbench 6 Single
389
Geekbench 6 Multi
674
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 3865U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 3560M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron 3865UPentium 3560M
Socket
BGA1356
PGA946
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2133 / LPDDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
10
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Celeron 3865U) / not specified (Pentium 3560M). The Celeron 3865U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 610), while the Pentium 3560M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3865U targets Entry-level. Direct competitor: Celeron 3865U rivals Pentium Gold 4415U.

FeatureCeleron 3865UPentium 3560M
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics 610
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x / VT-d / EPT
Target Use
Entry-level