Core i3-2365M vs Celeron N4500

CPU

GPU

Core i3-2365M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2011

Celeron N4500

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-2365M

2 / 4

1,826

+0.5%

Pentium B950

Core i3-2310M

Pentium J3710

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

1,817

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. The Core i3-2365M is positioned at rank #91 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. 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 Core i3-2365M

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

95%

#79

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

257%

#80

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

253%

#81

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

233%

#82

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

231%

#83

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

229%

#85

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

222%

#86

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

212%

#87

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

212%

#88

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

206%

#91

Core i3-2365M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#98

N150

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $128

95%

#102

N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

94%

#106

Ryzen 5 2500U

MSRP: $349|Avg: N/A

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

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 N4500 (2021) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-2365M	Celeron N4500
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 (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-2365M (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-2365M	Celeron N4500
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 i3-2365M Benchmark Check

Celeron N4500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2365M and Celeron N4500

Core i3-2365M

The Core i3-2365M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,826 points. Launch price was $225.

Celeron N4500

The Celeron N4500 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 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,817 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-2365M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron N4500's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Core i3-2365M versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N4500 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Celeron N4500 (base: 1.4 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core i3-2365M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N4500 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2365M scores 1,826 against the Celeron N4500's 1,817 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i3-2365M. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-2365M vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron N4500.

Feature	Core i3-2365M	Celeron N4500
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.4 GHz	2.8 GHz+100%
Base Clock	1.4 GHz+27%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	512 kB	1.5 MB (total)+200%
Process	32 nm	10 nm-69%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Jasper Lake (2021)
PassMark	1,826	1,817
Geekbench 6 Single	235	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-2365M uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N4500 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-2365M	Celeron N4500
Socket	BGA1023	BGA1338
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%
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: VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2365M) / not specified (Celeron N4500). The Core i3-2365M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Celeron N4500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2365M targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-2365M rivals Pentium 987.