Celeron J3455 vs Athlon II X4 635
Celeron J3455
Athlon II X4 635
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 J3455 is positioned at rank 994 and the Athlon II X4 635 is on rank 1069, so the Celeron J3455 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron J3455
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 635
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J3455 | Athlon II X4 635 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J3455 | Athlon II X4 635 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
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 J3455 and Athlon II X4 635
Celeron J3455
The Celeron J3455 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 2,247 points. Launch price was $107.
Athlon II X4 635
The Athlon II X4 635 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,248 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron J3455 and Athlon II X4 635 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Celeron J3455 versus 2.9 GHz on the Athlon II X4 635 — a 23.1% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 635 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Celeron J3455 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon II X4 635 uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J3455 scores 2,247 against the Athlon II X4 635's 2,248 — a 0% lead for the Athlon II X4 635. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 450 vs 180, a 85.7% lead for the Celeron J3455 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 850 vs 550 (42.9% advantage for the Celeron J3455). Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron J3455 | Athlon II X4 635 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.9 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2.9 GHz+93% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) | Propus (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,247 | 2,248 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 658 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 450+150% | 180 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 850+55% | 550 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J3455 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X4 635 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron J3455 versus DDR3-1333 / DDR2-1066 on the Athlon II X4 635 — the Celeron J3455 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon II X4 635 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: 6 (Celeron J3455) vs 16 (Athlon II X4 635) — the Athlon II X4 635 offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: N/A (SoC) (Celeron J3455) and AMD 770,785G,790FX,880G,890FX,970,990FX (Athlon II X4 635).
| Feature | Celeron J3455 | Athlon II X4 635 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3-1333 / DDR2-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 16+167% |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon II X4 635 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron J3455) vs AMD-V (Athlon II X4 635). The Celeron J3455 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 500), while the Athlon II X4 635 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J3455 targets Low Power, Athlon II X4 635 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron J3455 rivals Pentium J4205.
| Feature | Celeron J3455 | Athlon II X4 635 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 500 | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Low Power | Budget |
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