Celeron N4000 vs Core 2 Solo SU3500

Celeron N4000

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2017

Core 2 Solo SU3500

1 Cores1 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N4000

2 / 2

1,472

+0.3%

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,468

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 N4000 is positioned at rank 126 and the Core 2 Solo SU3500 is on rank 1195, so the Celeron N4000 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 N4000

#114

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

299%

#115

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

295%

#116

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

270%

#117

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

269%

#118

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

267%

#120

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

258%

#121

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

247%

#122

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

247%

#123

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

240%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

96%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Solo SU3500

#1183

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5239%

#1184

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5163%

#1185

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4739%

#1186

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4718%

#1187

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4675%

#1189

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4514%

#1190

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4329%

#1191

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4321%

#1192

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4205%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

100%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

98%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

95%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

94%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

91%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

91%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

90%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

90%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

89%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

87%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

87%

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 N4000 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N4000	Core 2 Solo SU3500
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Solo SU3500 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N4000	Core 2 Solo SU3500
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+99%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($15)

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 N4000 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Solo SU3500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N4000 and Core 2 Solo SU3500

Celeron N4000

The Celeron N4000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,472 points. Launch price was $107.

Core 2 Solo SU3500

The Core 2 Solo SU3500 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. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 5.5 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,468 points. Launch price was $262.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N4000 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core 2 Solo SU3500 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron N4000 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4000 versus 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Solo SU3500 — a 60% clock advantage for the Celeron N4000 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Celeron N4000 uses the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Solo SU3500 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N4000 scores 1,472 against the Core 2 Solo SU3500's 1,468 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron N4000. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron N4000 vs 3 MB on the Core 2 Solo SU3500.

Feature	Celeron N4000	Core 2 Solo SU3500
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+86%	1.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	1.3 GHz+18%
L3 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Goldmont Plus (2017)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,472	1,468

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N4000 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Solo SU3500 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N4000	Core 2 Solo SU3500
Socket	FCBGA1090	BGA956
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1

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Value Analysis

The Celeron N4000 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Core 2 Solo SU3500 debuted at $262. At current prices ($30 vs $15), the Core 2 Solo SU3500 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron N4000 delivers 49.1 pts/$ vs 97.9 pts/$ for the Core 2 Solo SU3500 — making the Core 2 Solo SU3500 the 66.4% better value option.