Celeron N3450 vs Core i5-470UM

Celeron N3450

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2016

Core i5-470UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.86 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N3450

4 / 4

1,981

+0.4%

1,973

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 N3450 is positioned at rank 122 and the Core i5-470UM is on rank 124, so the Celeron N3450 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 N3450

#110

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

296%

#111

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

292%

#112

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

268%

#113

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

267%

#114

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

264%

#116

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

255%

#117

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

245%

#118

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

244%

#119

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

238%

#122

Celeron N3450

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

99%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-470UM

#112

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

297%

#113

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

293%

#114

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

269%

#115

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

268%

#116

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

265%

#118

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

256%

#119

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

246%

#120

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

245%

#121

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

239%

#124

Core i5-470UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

99%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

96%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N3450 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N3450	Core i5-470UM
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-470UM (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N3450	Core i5-470UM
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.

Celeron N3450 Benchmark Check

Core i5-470UM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N3450 and Core i5-470UM

Celeron N3450

The Celeron N3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,981 points. Launch price was $107.

Core i5-470UM

The Core i5-470UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,973 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N3450 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-470UM offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron N3450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron N3450 versus 1.86 GHz on the Core i5-470UM — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Celeron N3450 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Celeron N3450 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-470UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3450 scores 1,981 against the Core i5-470UM's 1,973 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron N3450. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N3450 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-470UM.

Feature	Celeron N3450	Core i5-470UM
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz+18%	1.86 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	1.33 GHz+21%
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Apollo Lake (2014−2016)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,981	1,973

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N3450 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-470UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N3450	Core i5-470UM
Socket	FCBGA1296	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	8	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	6	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Celeron N3450) / not specified (Core i5-470UM). The Celeron N3450 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 500), while the Core i5-470UM requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N3450 rivals AMD A4-9120.