Core i3-2332M vs Celeron 3865U

CPU

GPU

Core i3-2332M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2011

Celeron 3865U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-2332M

2 / 4

1,353

+0.7%

1,343

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 Core i3-2332M is positioned at rank 284 and the Celeron 3865U is on rank 645, so the Core i3-2332M 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 i3-2332M

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

99%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

98%

#272

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

434%

#273

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

427%

#274

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

392%

#275

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

391%

#276

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

387%

#278

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

374%

#279

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

358%

#280

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

358%

#281

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

348%

#284

Core i3-2332M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3865U

#633

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

874%

#634

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

861%

#635

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

790%

#636

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

787%

#637

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

780%

#639

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

753%

#640

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

722%

#641

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

721%

#642

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

701%

#645

Celeron 3865U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#650

Core i5-1345UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

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 3865U (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-2332M	Celeron 3865U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-U (2017) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-2332M (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-2332M	Celeron 3865U
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.

Core i3-2332M Benchmark Check

Celeron 3865U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2332M and Celeron 3865U

Core i3-2332M

The Core i3-2332M 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 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,353 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron 3865U

The Celeron 3865U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-U (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,343 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-2332M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron 3865U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Core i3-2332M versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 3865U — a 20% clock advantage for the Core i3-2332M (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i3-2332M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 3865U uses Kaby Lake-U (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2332M scores 1,353 against the Celeron 3865U's 1,343 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i3-2332M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 369 vs 389, a 5.3% lead for the Celeron 3865U that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2332M vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 3865U.

Feature	Core i3-2332M	Celeron 3865U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz+22%	1.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+22%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Kaby Lake-U (2017)
PassMark	1,353	1,343
Geekbench 6 Single	369	389+5%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	674

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-2332M uses the G2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 3865U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Core i3-2332M versus DDR4-2133 / LPDDR3-1866 on the Celeron 3865U — the Celeron 3865U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 3865U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-2332M) vs 10 (Celeron 3865U) — the Core i3-2332M offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,HM75,HM76,HM77 (Core i3-2332M) and 100-series,200-series (Celeron 3865U).

Feature	Core i3-2332M	Celeron 3865U
Socket	G2	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR4-2133 / LPDDR3-1866+33%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+60%	10

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2332M) vs VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Celeron 3865U). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2332M) and Intel HD Graphics 610 (Celeron 3865U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2332M targets Budget Laptop, Celeron 3865U targets Entry-level. Direct competitor: Core i3-2332M rivals A6-3400M; Celeron 3865U rivals Pentium Gold 4415U.

Feature	Core i3-2332M	Celeron 3865U
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 3000	Intel HD Graphics 610
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, EPT	VT-x / VT-d / EPT
Target Use	Budget Laptop	Entry-level