Celeron J3355 vs Core i7-680UM
Celeron J3355
Core i7-680UM
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 Core i7-680UM is on rank 1036, so the Celeron J3355 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J3355
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-680UM
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J3355 | Core i7-680UM |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J3355 | Core i7-680UM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core i7-680UM
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.
Core i7-680UM
The Core i7-680UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 1,196 points. Launch price was $317.
Processing Power
The Celeron J3355 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-680UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Celeron J3355 versus 2.53 GHz on the Core i7-680UM — a 1.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-680UM (base: 2 GHz vs 1.46 GHz). The Celeron J3355 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-680UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J3355 scores 1,203 against the Core i7-680UM's 1,196 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron J3355. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron J3355 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-680UM.
| Feature | Celeron J3355 | Core i7-680UM |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.53 GHz+1% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+37% | 1.46 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,203 | 1,196 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 450 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 850 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J3355 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-680UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron J3355 | Core i7-680UM |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | BGA1288 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron J3355) / not specified (Core i7-680UM). The Celeron J3355 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 500), while the Core i7-680UM requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J3355 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron J3355 rivals Pentium J4205.
| Feature | Celeron J3355 | Core i7-680UM |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 500 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Low Power | — |
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