Celeron N3150
VS
Celeron 3755U

Celeron N3150 vs Celeron 3755U

Intel

Celeron N3150

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.08 GHz2015
VS
Intel

Celeron 3755U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2015

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 N3150 is positioned at rank 208 and the Celeron 3755U is on rank 348, so the Celeron N3150 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 N3150

#196
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
374%
#197
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
368%
#198
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
338%
#199
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
337%
#200
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
334%
#202
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
322%
#203
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
309%
#204
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
308%
#205
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
300%
#208
Celeron N3150
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
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 Trade-off: The Celeron N3150 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 3755U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron N3150Celeron 3755U
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron N3150Celeron 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 N3150 and Celeron 3755U

Intel

Celeron N3150

The Celeron N3150 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.08 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,177 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

The Celeron N3150 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron 3755U offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron N3150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.08 GHz on the Celeron N3150 versus 1.7 GHz on the Celeron 3755U — a 20.1% clock advantage for the Celeron N3150 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Celeron N3150 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron 3755U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3150 scores 1,177 against the Celeron 3755U's 1,182 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron 3755U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N3150 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 3755U.

FeatureCeleron N3150Celeron 3755U
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.08 GHz+22%
1.7 GHz
Base Clock
1.6 GHz
1.7 GHz+6%
L3 Cache
0 kB
2 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB+700%
256K (per core)
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Braswell (2015−2016)
Broadwell-U (2015)
PassMark
1,177
1,182
Geekbench 6 Multi
625
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N3150 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 3755U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Celeron N3150 versus DDR3L-1600 on the Celeron 3755U — the Celeron N3150 supports 199.3% 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 N3150) vs 12 (Celeron 3755U) — the Celeron 3755U offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1170 (Celeron N3150) and Wildcat Point-LP (Celeron 3755U).

FeatureCeleron N3150Celeron 3755U
Socket
FCBGA1170
FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
1600+53233%
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 N3150) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3755U). Both include integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) (Celeron N3150) 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 N3150 rivals AMD E2-7110; Celeron 3755U rivals Pentium 3825U.

FeatureCeleron N3150Celeron 3755U
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics (Braswell)
HD Graphics (Broadwell)
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
true
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Budget