CPU
GPU
Celeron J4025
Core 2 Solo SU3500
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 J4025 is positioned at rank 537 and the Core 2 Solo SU3500 is on rank 1195, so the Celeron J4025 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J4025
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Solo SU3500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J4025 | Core 2 Solo SU3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J4025 | Core 2 Solo SU3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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.
Path of Exile 2
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron J4025 and Core 2 Solo SU3500
Celeron J4025
The Celeron J4025 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,450 points. Launch price was $107.
Core 2 Solo SU3500
The Core 2 Solo SU3500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 5.5 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,468 points. Launch price was $262.
Processing Power
The Celeron J4025 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core 2 Solo SU3500 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron J4025 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Celeron J4025 versus 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Solo SU3500 — a 69.8% clock advantage for the Celeron J4025 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Celeron J4025 uses the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Solo SU3500 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J4025 scores 1,450 against the Core 2 Solo SU3500's 1,468 — a 1.2% lead for the Core 2 Solo SU3500. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron J4025 vs 3 MB on the Core 2 Solo SU3500.
| Feature | Celeron J4025 | Core 2 Solo SU3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+107% | 1.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+54% | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+33% | 3 MB |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,450 | 1,468+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J4025 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Solo SU3500 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron J4025 | Core 2 Solo SU3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | BGA956 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Celeron J4025) / not specified (Core 2 Solo SU3500). The Celeron J4025 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600), while the Core 2 Solo SU3500 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron J4025 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1102G.
| Feature | Celeron J4025 | Core 2 Solo SU3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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