Celeron J3355 vs Celeron 3855U
Celeron J3355
Celeron 3855U
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 J3355 is positioned at rank 425 and the Celeron 3855U is on rank 193, so the Celeron 3855U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron J3355
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3855U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J3355 | Celeron 3855U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J3355 | Celeron 3855U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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 J3355 and Celeron 3855U
Celeron J3355
The Celeron J3355 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,203 points. Launch price was $107.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron J3355 and Celeron 3855U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Celeron J3355 versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron 3855U — a 43.9% clock advantage for the Celeron J3355 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron J3355 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron 3855U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J3355 scores 1,203 against the Celeron 3855U's 1,215 — a 1% lead for the Celeron 3855U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 450 vs 361, a 21.9% lead for the Celeron J3355 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 850 vs 632 (29.4% advantage for the Celeron J3355). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron J3355 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 3855U.
| Feature | Celeron J3355 | Celeron 3855U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+56% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+25% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,203 | 1,215 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 450+25% | 361 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 850+34% | 632 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J3355 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 3855U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron J3355 versus DDR4 2133 MHz on the Celeron 3855U — 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 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron J3355) vs 10 (Celeron 3855U) — the Celeron 3855U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: N/A (SoC) (Celeron J3355) and FCBGA1356 (Celeron 3855U).
| Feature | Celeron J3355 | Celeron 3855U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4 2133 MHz |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 10+67% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron J3355) vs true (Celeron 3855U). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 500 (Celeron J3355) and Intel HD Graphics 510 (Celeron 3855U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J3355 targets Low Power, Celeron 3855U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron J3355 rivals Pentium J4205; Celeron 3855U rivals Pentium 3825U.
| Feature | Celeron J3355 | Celeron 3855U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 500 | Intel HD Graphics 510 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | true |
| Target Use | Low Power | Budget |
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