Celeron E3200 vs Core i3-350M

CPU

GPU

Celeron E3200

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2009

Core i3-350M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.27 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron E3200

2 / 2

1,090

+0.2%

1,088

0.0%

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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 E3200 is positioned at rank 683 and the Core i3-350M is on rank 17, so the Core i3-350M 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 E3200

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12296%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11619%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8436%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2541%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2013%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1761%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1009%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

996%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

906%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

906%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

896%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

872%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

860%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

856%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

849%

#683

Celeron E3200

MSRP: $43|Avg: $5

100%

#684

Core i5-3470

MSRP: $184|Avg: $55

100%

#685

Core i5-3450S

MSRP: $174|Avg: $20

100%

#686

Core i7-5820K

MSRP: $389|Avg: $103

100%

#687

Core i3-4330

MSRP: $138|Avg: $60

100%

#689

Core i7-7700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $75

98%

#690

Core i3-4150T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $30

98%

#691

Core i7-3770S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

97%

#692

Core i7-6800K

MSRP: $434|Avg: $120

97%

#693

Core i5-4670S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $30

97%

#694

Core i5-3550

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

97%

#695

Core i3-7300

MSRP: $184|Avg: $46

97%

#696

FX-4300

MSRP: $122|Avg: $25

97%

#697

Core i5-3450

MSRP: $184|Avg: $95

97%

#698

Celeron G550

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-350M

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

135%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

133%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

122%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

121%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

120%

#11

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

116%

#12

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

111%

#13

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

111%

#14

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

108%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

100%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

99%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

98%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

88%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

84%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

84%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

80%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

80%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

79%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

79%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

78%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron E3200 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-350M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron E3200	Core i3-350M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron E3200 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 50% cheaper ($5 vs $10) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron E3200	Core i3-350M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+100%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

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 E3200 Benchmark Check

Core i3-350M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron E3200 and Core i3-350M

Celeron E3200

The Celeron E3200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,090 points. Launch price was $52.

Core i3-350M

The Core i3-350M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 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: 1,088 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The Celeron E3200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-350M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron E3200 versus 0.27 GHz on the Core i3-350M — a 159.6% clock advantage for the Celeron E3200 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Celeron E3200 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i3-350M uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron E3200 scores 1,090 against the Core i3-350M's 1,088 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron E3200. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 340 vs 280, a 19.4% lead for the Celeron E3200 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 610 vs 650 (6.3% advantage for the Core i3-350M). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron E3200 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-350M.

Feature	Celeron E3200	Core i3-350M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+789%	0.27 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+6%	2.26 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (total)+300%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Wolfdale (2008−2010)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,090	1,088
Geekbench 6 Single	340+21%	280
Geekbench 6 Multi	610	650+7%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron E3200 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i3-350M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Celeron E3200 versus DDR3-1066 on the Core i3-350M — the Core i3-350M supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron E3200 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron E3200) vs 16 (Core i3-350M) — the Core i3-350M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: G31,G41,P45 (Celeron E3200) and HM55,HM57 (Core i3-350M).

Feature	Celeron E3200	Core i3-350M
Socket	LGA775	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800	DDR3-1066+50%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron E3200) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-350M). The Core i3-350M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Celeron E3200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron E3200 targets Budget, Core i3-350M targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron E3200 rivals Pentium E5200; Core i3-350M rivals AMD Athlon II P320.

Feature	Celeron E3200	Core i3-350M
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Budget	Entry Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Celeron E3200 launched at $43 MSRP, while the Core i3-350M debuted at $130. At current prices ($5 vs $10), the Celeron E3200 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron E3200 delivers 218.0 pts/$ vs 108.8 pts/$ for the Core i3-350M — making the Celeron E3200 the 66.8% better value option.