Celeron 3955U vs Celeron 3867U

Celeron 3955U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2 GHz2015

Celeron 3867U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 3955U

2 / 2

1,443

0.0%

Celeron 877

Celeron P4600

Xeon W3503

Pentium Dual Core T4400

1,449

+0.4%

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 3955U is positioned at rank 616 and the Celeron 3867U is on rank 132, so the Celeron 3867U 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 3955U

#604

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

813%

#605

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

801%

#606

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

736%

#607

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

732%

#608

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

726%

#610

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

701%

#611

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

672%

#612

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

671%

#613

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

653%

#616

Celeron 3955U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#622

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#625

Core 3 N355

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#628

Core i5-1335UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3867U

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

96%

#120

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

304%

#121

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

299%

#122

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

275%

#123

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

273%

#124

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

271%

#126

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

262%

#127

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

251%

#128

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

251%

#129

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

244%

#132

Celeron 3867U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

98%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

98%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

97%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

95%

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 3867U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 3955U	Celeron 3867U
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)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron 3955U (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1866/2133, LPDDR3-1600/1866, DDR3L-1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 3955U	Celeron 3867U
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 3955U Benchmark Check

Celeron 3867U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 3955U and Celeron 3867U

Celeron 3955U

The Celeron 3955U 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 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: 1,443 points. Launch price was $107.

Celeron 3867U

The Celeron 3867U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) 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. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,449 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 3955U and Celeron 3867U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron 3955U versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 3867U — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Celeron 3955U (base: 2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Celeron 3955U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron 3867U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3955U scores 1,443 against the Celeron 3867U's 1,449 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron 3867U. Both processors carry 2 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron 3955U	Celeron 3867U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz+11%	1.8 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz+11%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,443	1,449
Geekbench 6 Single	431	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	741	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1356 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2133 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 12 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Sunrise Point-LP (Celeron 3955U) and Kaby Lake-U (Celeron 3867U).

Feature	Celeron 3955U	Celeron 3867U
Socket	BGA1356	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	12	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 510 (Celeron 3955U) and HD Graphics 610 (Celeron 3867U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3955U targets Budget, Celeron 3867U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 3955U rivals Pentium 3825U; Celeron 3867U rivals Pentium Gold 4417U.