Celeron J3455 vs Core i5-8200Y
Celeron J3455
Core i5-8200Y
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 J3455 is positioned at rank 994 and the Core i5-8200Y is on rank 957, so the Core i5-8200Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron J3455
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8200Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J3455 | Core i5-8200Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J3455 | Core i5-8200Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 J3455 and Core i5-8200Y
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.
Core i5-8200Y
The Core i5-8200Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $291.
Processing Power
The Celeron J3455 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-8200Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron J3455 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Celeron J3455 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-8200Y — a 51.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-8200Y (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Celeron J3455 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-8200Y uses Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J3455 scores 2,247 against the Core i5-8200Y's 2,245 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron J3455. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 450 vs 858, a 62.4% lead for the Core i5-8200Y that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron J3455 vs 4 MB on the Core i5-8200Y.
| Feature | Celeron J3455 | Core i5-8200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.9 GHz+70% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz+15% | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) | Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) |
| PassMark | 2,247 | 2,245 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 450 | 858+91% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 850 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J3455 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-8200Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron J3455 versus LPDDR3-1866 on the Core i5-8200Y — the Celeron J3455 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-8200Y 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 10 (Core i5-8200Y) — the Core i5-8200Y offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: N/A (SoC) (Celeron J3455) and Amber Lake-Y (Core i5-8200Y).
| Feature | Celeron J3455 | Core i5-8200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | LPDDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 10+67% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron J3455) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8200Y). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 500 (Celeron J3455) and UHD Graphics 615 (Core i5-8200Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J3455 targets Low Power, Core i5-8200Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: Celeron J3455 rivals Pentium J4205; Core i5-8200Y rivals Athlon 300U.
| Feature | Celeron J3455 | Core i5-8200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 500 | UHD Graphics 615 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Low Power | Tablet/2-in-1 |
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