Core i3-2332M vs Celeron 4205U

CPU

GPU

Core i3-2332M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2011

Celeron 4205U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-2332M

2 / 4

1,353

+0.2%

1,350

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 4205U is on rank 152, so the Celeron 4205U 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 4205U

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

98%

#140

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

326%

#141

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

321%

#142

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

295%

#143

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

294%

#144

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

291%

#146

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

281%

#147

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

269%

#148

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

269%

#149

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

262%

#152

Celeron 4205U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

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 4205U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-2332M	Celeron 4205U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower 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 (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 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 4205U
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 4205U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2332M and Celeron 4205U

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 4205U

The Celeron 4205U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) 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: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,350 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-2332M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron 4205U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Core i3-2332M versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 4205U — 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 4205U uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2332M scores 1,353 against the Celeron 4205U's 1,350 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i3-2332M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 369 vs 347, a 6.1% lead for the Core i3-2332M that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2332M vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4205U.

Feature	Core i3-2332M	Celeron 4205U
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)	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	1,353	1,350
Geekbench 6 Single	369+6%	347
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	585

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-2332M uses the G2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 4205U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Core i3-2332M versus DDR4-2133 on the Celeron 4205U — the Celeron 4205U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 4205U supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-2332M) vs 12 (Celeron 4205U) — the Core i3-2332M offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,HM75,HM76,HM77 (Core i3-2332M) and Whiskey Lake-U (Celeron 4205U).

Feature	Core i3-2332M	Celeron 4205U
Socket	G2	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR4-2133+33%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	64 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+33%	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2332M) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 4205U). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2332M) and UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron 4205U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2332M targets Budget Laptop, Celeron 4205U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i3-2332M rivals A6-3400M; Celeron 4205U rivals Pentium Gold 4417U.