Celeron N2830
VS
Celeron 3755U

Celeron N2830 vs Celeron 3755U

Intel

Celeron N2830

2 Cores2 Thrd7 WWMax: 2.41 GHz2014
VS
Intel

Celeron 3755U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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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 N2830 is positioned at rank 82 and the Celeron 3755U is on rank 348, so the Celeron N2830 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 N2830

#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
92%
#70
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
248%
#71
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
244%
#72
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
224%
#73
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
223%
#74
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
221%
#76
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
213%
#77
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
205%
#78
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
204%
#79
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
199%
#82
Celeron N2830
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#88
Core 2 Duo T7500
MSRP: $316|Avg: $5
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3755U

#101
Core i5-1350P
MSRP: $320|Avg: $250
99%
#102
Core i3-1220P
MSRP: $250|Avg: $150
98%
#107
Core Ultra 5 228V
MSRP: $295|Avg: $295
97%
#336
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
496%
#337
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
489%
#338
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
449%
#339
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
447%
#340
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
443%
#342
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
428%
#343
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
410%
#344
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
409%
#345
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
398%
#348
Celeron 3755U
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

Performance Leadership: The Celeron N2830 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 3755U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCeleron N2830Celeron 3755U
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron N2830Celeron 3755U
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 N2830 and Celeron 3755U

Intel

Celeron N2830

The Celeron N2830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.16 GHz, with boost up to 2.41 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $107.

Intel

Celeron 3755U

The Celeron 3755U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,182 points. Launch price was $107.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron N2830 and Celeron 3755U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.41 GHz on the Celeron N2830 versus 1.7 GHz on the Celeron 3755U — a 34.5% clock advantage for the Celeron N2830 (base: 2.16 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Celeron N2830 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron 3755U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2830 scores 1,185 against the Celeron 3755U's 1,182 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron N2830. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2830 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 3755U.

FeatureCeleron N2830Celeron 3755U
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.41 GHz+42%
1.7 GHz
Base Clock
2.16 GHz+27%
1.7 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
2 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512K (per core)+100%
256K (per core)
Process
22 nm
14 nm-36%
Architecture
Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
Broadwell-U (2015)
PassMark
1,185
1,182
Geekbench 6 Multi
625
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N2830 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 3755U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Celeron N2830 versus DDR3L-1600 on the Celeron 3755U — the Celeron N2830 supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 3755U supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2830) vs 12 (Celeron 3755U) — the Celeron 3755U offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1170 (Celeron N2830) and Wildcat Point-LP (Celeron 3755U).

FeatureCeleron N2830Celeron 3755U
Socket
FCBGA1170
FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed
1333+44333%
DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity
8
16 GB+209715100%
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
12+200%
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron N2830) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3755U). Both include integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2830) and HD Graphics (Broadwell) (Celeron 3755U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3755U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron N2830 rivals AMD A6-6310; Celeron 3755U rivals Pentium 3825U.

FeatureCeleron N2830Celeron 3755U
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
HD Graphics (Broadwell)
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
true
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Budget