Celeron 540 vs Celeron D 352

Celeron 540

30 WW2007

Celeron D 352

1 Cores1 Thrd84 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 540

408

0.0%

418

+2.5%

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 540 is positioned at rank 1212 and the Celeron D 352 is on rank 1062, so the Celeron D 352 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 540

#1200

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6190%

#1201

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6099%

#1202

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5599%

#1203

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5574%

#1204

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5523%

#1206

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5333%

#1207

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5114%

#1208

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5105%

#1209

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4968%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

98%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

97%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

97%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

96%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

94%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

93%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

88%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

86%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

86%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

85%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron D 352

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

51438%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

48604%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

35290%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

10632%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

8421%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

7367%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

4219%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

4164%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3792%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3791%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3749%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3648%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3597%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3582%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3550%

#1062

Celeron D 352

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

100%

#1063

Core i7-970

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $289

100%

#1064

Core i7-880

MSRP: $583|Avg: $40

97%

#1065

Pentium D 820

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

97%

#1066

Celeron 2.10

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

96%

#1067

Core i7-950

MSRP: $562|Avg: $15

95%

#1068

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

94%

#1069

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

93%

#1070

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

93%

#1071

Core i7-940

MSRP: $562|Avg: $90

89%

#1072

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

83%

#1073

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

81%

#1074

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

78%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

76%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

71%

#1077

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

67%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron D 352 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 540 in both compute-intensive tasks (2.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron 540	Celeron D 352
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Cedar Mill (2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Celeron 540 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 193% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Celeron D 352.

Insight	Celeron 540	Celeron D 352
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+193%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

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 540 Benchmark Check

Celeron D 352 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 540 and Celeron D 352

Celeron 540

The Celeron 540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 30 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 408 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron D 352

The Celeron D 352 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Cedar Mill (2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 86 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 418 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron D 352 is built on the Cedar Mill (2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 540 scores 408 against the Celeron D 352's 418 — a 2.4% lead for the Celeron D 352. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 540 vs 0 kB on the Celeron D 352.

Feature	Celeron 540	Celeron D 352
Cores / Threads	—	1 / 1
Boost Clock	—	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.86 GHz	3.2 GHz+72%
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	512 kB
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	—	Cedar Mill (2006)
PassMark	408	418+2%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	180

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 540 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron D 352 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Celeron 540 versus 800 on the Celeron D 352 — the Celeron D 352 supports 199% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Santa Rosa (Celeron 540) and 865G,915,945,965,G31,G41 (Celeron D 352).

Feature	Celeron 540	Celeron D 352
Socket	PGA478	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	800+39900%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB+104857500%	4
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron 540) vs false (Celeron D 352). Primary use case: Celeron 540 targets Budget, Celeron D 352 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 540 rivals Pentium T2310; Celeron D 352 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.

Feature	Celeron 540	Celeron D 352
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	No	false
Target Use	Budget	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Celeron 540 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Celeron D 352 debuted at $69. At current prices ($5 vs $15), the Celeron 540 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 540 delivers 81.6 pts/$ vs 27.9 pts/$ for the Celeron D 352 — making the Celeron 540 the 98.2% better value option.