Celeron N3450 vs Core i5-580M

Celeron N3450

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2016

Core i5-580M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.33 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N3450

4 / 4

1,981

0.0%

1,983

+0.1%

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 i5-580M is on rank 1215, 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 i5-580M

#1203

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6364%

#1204

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6271%

#1205

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5757%

#1206

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5731%

#1207

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5679%

#1209

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5484%

#1210

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5258%

#1211

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5249%

#1212

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5108%

#1215

Core i5-580M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

100%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

99%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

99%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

97%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

96%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

93%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

90%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

88%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

88%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

87%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

87%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

85%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

82%

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 i5-580M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-580M (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N3450	Core i5-580M
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 i5-580M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N3450 and Core i5-580M

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 i5-580M

The Core i5-580M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,983 points. Launch price was $266.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N3450 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-580M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron N3450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron N3450 versus 3.33 GHz on the Core i5-580M — a 40.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-580M (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The Celeron N3450 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-580M uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3450 scores 1,981 against the Core i5-580M's 1,983 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-580M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N3450 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-580M.

Feature	Celeron N3450	Core i5-580M
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	3.33 GHz+51%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	2.66 GHz+142%
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Apollo Lake (2014−2016)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,981	1,983
Geekbench 6 Single	—	445

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N3450 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-580M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2400 on the Celeron N3450 versus DDR3-1066 on the Core i5-580M — the Celeron N3450 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron N3450) vs 16 (Core i5-580M) — the Core i5-580M offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1296 (Celeron N3450) and HM55,PM55,HM57,QM57 (Core i5-580M).

Feature	Celeron N3450	Core i5-580M
Socket	FCBGA1296	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	2400+79900%	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	8	8 GB+104857500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	6	16+167%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron N3450) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-580M). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 500 (Celeron N3450) and HD Graphics (Core i5-580M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-580M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N3450 rivals AMD A4-9120; Core i5-580M rivals Phenom II X2 N660.