Celeron J3455
VS
Turion II N530

Celeron J3455 vs Turion II N530

Intel

Celeron J3455

4 Cores4 Thrd10 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2016
VS
AMD

Turion II N530

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2010

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 Turion II N530 is on rank 229, so the Turion II N530 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 J3455

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
30530%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
28848%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
20946%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
6310%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
4998%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
4373%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
2504%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
2472%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
2251%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
2250%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
2225%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
2165%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
2135%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
2126%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
2107%
#304
Core i7-6950X
MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180
100%
#994
Celeron J3455
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#996
Core i7-930
MSRP: $294|Avg: $20
100%
#997
Core i7-920
MSRP: $284|Avg: $79
99%
#998
Core i7-4960X
MSRP: $990|Avg: $136
98%
#999
Pentium Dual-Core E2200
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
96%
#1001
Core 2 Duo E4400
MSRP: $113|Avg: $20
95%
#1002
Pentium D 915
MSRP: $74|Avg: $10
93%
#1003
Core 2 Quad Q9400
MSRP: $229|Avg: $25
92%
#1004
Celeron 450
MSRP: $53|Avg: $5
91%
#1005
Core i5-655K
MSRP: $216|Avg: $55
91%
#1006
Core 2 Duo E4600
MSRP: $133|Avg: $9.6
91%
#1008
Core i7-870S
MSRP: $300|Avg: $80
90%
#1009
Core 2 Duo E6540
MSRP: $163|Avg: $15
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion II N530

#217
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
392%
#218
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
386%
#219
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
355%
#220
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
353%
#221
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
350%
#223
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
338%
#224
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
324%
#225
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
323%
#226
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
315%
#229
Turion II N530
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron J3455 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightCeleron J3455Turion II N530
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 (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion II N530 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCeleron J3455Turion II N530
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron J3455 and Turion II N530

Intel

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.

AMD

Turion II N530

The Turion II N530 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Celeron J3455 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Turion II N530 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron J3455 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Celeron J3455 versus 2.5 GHz on the Turion II N530 — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Turion II N530. The Celeron J3455 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Turion II N530 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J3455 scores 2,247 against the Turion II N530's 2,245 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron J3455.

FeatureCeleron J3455Turion II N530
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.3 GHz
2.5 GHz+9%
Base Clock
1.5 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
Process
14 nm-69%
45 nm
Architecture
Apollo Lake (2014−2016)
Champlain (2010−2011)
PassMark
2,247
2,245
Geekbench 6 Single
450
Geekbench 6 Multi
850
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron J3455 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion II N530 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron J3455Turion II N530
Socket
FCBGA1296
S1
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
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron J3455) / not specified (Turion II N530). The Celeron J3455 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 500), while the Turion II N530 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J3455 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron J3455 rivals Pentium J4205.

FeatureCeleron J3455Turion II N530
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics 500
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Low Power