Celeron N4505 vs Core i5-2435M

CPU

GPU

Celeron N4505

2 Cores2 Thrd10 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2021

Core i5-2435M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N4505

2 / 2

2,037

+0.1%

2,035

0.0%

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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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2435M

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

99%

#536

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

721%

#537

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

710%

#538

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

652%

#539

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

649%

#540

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

643%

#542

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

621%

#543

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

596%

#544

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

595%

#545

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

579%

#548

Core i5-2435M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#549

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

100%

#557

Pentium P6200

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

98%

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 N4505 (2021) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N4505	Core i5-2435M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-2435M (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N4505	Core i5-2435M
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 N4505 Benchmark Check

Core i5-2435M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N4505 and Core i5-2435M

Celeron N4505

The Celeron N4505 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,037 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-2435M

The Core i5-2435M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,035 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N4505 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-2435M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Celeron N4505 versus 3 GHz on the Core i5-2435M — a 3.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-2435M (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Celeron N4505 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-2435M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N4505 scores 2,037 against the Core i5-2435M's 2,035 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron N4505. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Celeron N4505 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-2435M.

Feature	Celeron N4505	Core i5-2435M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	3 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.4 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.5 MB (total)+500%	256K (per core)
Process	10 nm-69%	32 nm
Architecture	Jasper Lake (2021)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	2,037	2,035
Geekbench 6 Single	—	525
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,025

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N4505 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-2435M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N4505	Core i5-2435M
Socket	BGA1338	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+100%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron N4505) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-2435M). The Core i5-2435M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Celeron N4505 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-2435M targets Legacy Laptop.