Celeron M 900 vs Core i5-3337U

Celeron M 900

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2009

Core i5-3337U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron M 900

1 / 1

2,101

+0.4%

2,093

0.0%

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 900 is positioned at rank 797 and the Core i5-3337U is on rank 1099, so the Celeron M 900 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 M 900

#785

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1201%

#786

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1183%

#787

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1086%

#788

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1081%

#789

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1072%

#791

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1035%

#792

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

992%

#793

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

991%

#794

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

964%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

99%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

98%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

98%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3337U

#1087

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3155%

#1088

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3109%

#1089

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2854%

#1090

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2841%

#1091

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2815%

#1093

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2718%

#1094

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2606%

#1095

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2602%

#1096

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2532%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1101

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

99%

#1102

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

98%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

97%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

95%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

94%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

93%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-3337U leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron M 900 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron M 900	Core i5-3337U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron M 900 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 96% cheaper ($10 vs $225) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron M 900	Core i5-3337U
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+2159%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)

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 M 900 Benchmark Check

Core i5-3337U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron M 900 and Core i5-3337U

Celeron M 900

The Celeron M 900 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. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,101 points. Launch price was $70.

Core i5-3337U

The Core i5-3337U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,093 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Celeron M 900 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core i5-3337U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-3337U has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron M 900 versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-3337U — a 20.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-3337U. The Celeron M 900 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-3337U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M 900 scores 2,101 against the Core i5-3337U's 2,093 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron M 900.

Feature	Celeron M 900	Core i5-3337U
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	2.7 GHz+23%
Base Clock	—	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,101	2,093

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron M 900 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-3337U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron M 900	Core i5-3337U
Socket	PGA478	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron M 900) / true (Core i5-3337U). The Core i5-3337U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Celeron M 900 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-3337U rivals AMD A8-4555M.