Celeron M 575 vs Core i3-4158U
Celeron M 575
Core i3-4158U
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 M 575 is positioned at rank 827 and the Core i3-4158U is on rank 576, so the Core i3-4158U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 575
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4158U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron M 575 | Core i3-4158U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron M 575 | Core i3-4158U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 M 575 and Core i3-4158U
Celeron M 575
The Celeron M 575 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,917 points. Launch price was $86.
Core i3-4158U
The Core i3-4158U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,921 points. Launch price was $315.
Processing Power
The Celeron M 575 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core i3-4158U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i3-4158U has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron M 575 versus 2 GHz on the Core i3-4158U — identical boost frequencies. The Celeron M 575 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-4158U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M 575 scores 1,917 against the Core i3-4158U's 1,921 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i3-4158U.
| Feature | Celeron M 575 | Core i3-4158U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 22 nm-66% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,917 | 1,921 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 457 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron M 575 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i3-4158U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 800 on the Celeron M 575 versus DDR3L-1600 on the Core i3-4158U — the Celeron M 575 supports 198.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-4158U supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron M 575) vs 12 (Core i3-4158U) — the Core i3-4158U offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Celeron M 575) and HM86,HM87 (Core i3-4158U).
| Feature | Celeron M 575 | Core i3-4158U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | 800+26567% | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 | 16 GB+419430300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Celeron M 575) vs VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i3-4158U). The Core i3-4158U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Graphics 5100), while the Celeron M 575 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4158U targets Multimedia. Direct competitor: Celeron M 575 rivals Mobile Sempron SI-40.
| Feature | Celeron M 575 | Core i3-4158U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Intel Iris Graphics 5100 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | — | Multimedia |
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