Celeron J3455E vs Core 2 Duo P7370

CPU

GPU

Celeron J3455E

4 Cores4 Thrd10 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2019

Core 2 Duo P7370

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron J3455E

4 / 4

2,193

+0.1%

2,191

0.0%

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Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P7370

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

100%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

99%

#500

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

670%

#501

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

660%

#502

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

606%

#503

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

603%

#504

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

597%

#506

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

577%

#507

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

553%

#508

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

552%

#509

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

537%

#512

Core 2 Duo P7370

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron J3455E (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron J3455E	Core 2 Duo P7370
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo P7370 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron J3455E	Core 2 Duo P7370
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.

Celeron J3455E Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo P7370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron J3455E and Core 2 Duo P7370

Celeron J3455E

The Celeron J3455E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 2,193 points. Launch price was $69.

Core 2 Duo P7370

The Core 2 Duo P7370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,191 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The Celeron J3455E packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo P7370 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron J3455E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Celeron J3455E versus 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P7370 — a 14% clock advantage for the Celeron J3455E (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core 2 Duo P7370 is built on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron J3455E scores 2,193 against the Core 2 Duo P7370's 2,191 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron J3455E. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron J3455E vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P7370.

Feature	Celeron J3455E	Core 2 Duo P7370
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz+15%	2 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	2 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	2 MB	3 MB L2 Cache+50%
L2 Cache	—	3 MB
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	—	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	2,193	2,191
Geekbench 6 Single	450	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	850	—

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Memory & Platform

Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron J3455E versus DDR3-1066 on the Core 2 Duo P7370 — the Celeron J3455E supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron J3455E) vs 16 (Core 2 Duo P7370) — the Core 2 Duo P7370 offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: N/A (SoC) (Celeron J3455E) and Mobile (Core 2 Duo P7370).

Feature	Celeron J3455E	Core 2 Duo P7370
Socket	—	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400+33%	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	6	16+167%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron J3455E) vs false (Core 2 Duo P7370). The Celeron J3455E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 500), while the Core 2 Duo P7370 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J3455E targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron J3455E rivals Pentium J4205.