Core 2 Duo E8435 vs Celeron N3050

Core 2 Duo E8435

2 Cores2 Thrd44 WWMax: 0.07 GHz2009

Celeron N3050

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.16 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo E8435

2 / 2

1,104

+0.5%

1,099

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. The Core 2 Duo E8435 is positioned at rank 1152 and the Celeron N3050 is on rank 744, so the Celeron N3050 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 Core 2 Duo E8435

#1140

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3986%

#1141

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3928%

#1142

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3606%

#1143

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3590%

#1144

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3557%

#1146

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3435%

#1147

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3293%

#1148

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3288%

#1149

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3200%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

100%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

100%

#1154

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1155

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

98%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

98%

#1158

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

97%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

96%

#1161

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1163

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

93%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

92%

#1166

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

92%

#1167

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3050

#731

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1068%

#732

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1052%

#733

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

966%

#734

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

961%

#735

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

953%

#737

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

920%

#738

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

882%

#739

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

881%

#740

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

857%

#743

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

100%

#744

Celeron N3050

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#748

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

100%

#756

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

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 N3050 (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E8435	Celeron N3050
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($74)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo E8435 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E8435	Celeron N3050
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($74)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Core 2 Duo E8435 Benchmark Check

Celeron N3050 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E8435 and Celeron N3050

Core 2 Duo E8435

The Core 2 Duo E8435 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.067 GHz, with boost up to 0.07 GHz. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 44 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,104 points. Launch price was $249.

Celeron N3050

The Celeron N3050 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 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.16 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,099 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo E8435 and Celeron N3050 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.07 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8435 versus 2.16 GHz on the Celeron N3050 — a 187.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N3050 (base: 3.067 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core 2 Duo E8435 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron N3050 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E8435 scores 1,104 against the Celeron N3050's 1,099 — a 0.5% lead for the Core 2 Duo E8435. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 257 vs 221, a 15.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo E8435 that directly translates to higher frame rates.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E8435	Celeron N3050
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	0.07 GHz	2.16 GHz+2986%
Base Clock	3.067 GHz+92%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+500%	1 MB
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Braswell (2015−2016)
PassMark	1,104	1,099
Geekbench 6 Single	257+16%	221
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	440

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo E8435 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron N3050 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Core 2 Duo E8435 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Core 2 Duo E8435) vs 4 (Celeron N3050) — the Celeron N3050 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Socket P (Core 2 Duo E8435) and Braswell SoC (Celeron N3050).

Feature	Core 2 Duo E8435	Celeron N3050
Socket	P	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	4

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core 2 Duo E8435) vs VT-x / EPT (Celeron N3050). The Celeron N3050 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Braswell)), while the Core 2 Duo E8435 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3050 targets Netbook. Direct competitor: Celeron N3050 rivals AMD E2-7110.