Core i3-350M vs Celeron G1101

Core i3-350M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.27 GHz2010

Celeron G1101

2 Cores2 Thrd73 WWMax: 0.27 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-350M

2 / 4

1,088

+0.2%

1,086

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 i3-350M is positioned at rank 17 and the Celeron G1101 is on rank 755, so the Core i3-350M 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 i3-350M

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

135%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

133%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

122%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

121%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

120%

#11

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

116%

#12

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

111%

#13

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

111%

#14

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

108%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

100%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

99%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

98%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

88%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

84%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

84%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

80%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

80%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

79%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

79%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

78%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1101

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14352%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13561%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9846%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2966%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2350%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2055%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1177%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1162%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1058%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1058%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1046%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1018%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1004%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

999%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

990%

#755

Celeron G1101

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#756

FX-8150

MSRP: $245|Avg: $50

100%

#757

Pentium G3240

MSRP: $89|Avg: $126

100%

#758

Core i5-3550S

MSRP: $205|Avg: $100

100%

#759

FX-8140

MSRP: $225|Avg: $120

99%

#760

Athlon X2 450

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

99%

#761

Athlon II X3 450

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#762

Core i7-4790

MSRP: $339|Avg: $60

99%

#763

Pentium G640

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

98%

#764

Pentium G840

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

98%

#765

Core i5-6440EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#767

Core i5-4590T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $130

97%

#769

Celeron G530T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $17

97%

#770

Core i7-4770K

MSRP: $339|Avg: $100

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-350M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron G1101 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-350M	Celeron G1101
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i3-350M stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 50% cheaper ($10 vs $20) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-350M	Celeron G1101
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+100%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)

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 i3-350M Benchmark Check

Celeron G1101 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-350M and Celeron G1101

Core i3-350M

The Core i3-350M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,088 points. Launch price was $130.

Celeron G1101

The Celeron G1101 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,086 points. Launch price was $85.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-350M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron G1101's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 0.27 GHz on the Core i3-350M versus 0.27 GHz on the Celeron G1101 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.26 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Core i3-350M uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G1101 uses Clarkdale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-350M scores 1,088 against the Celeron G1101's 1,086 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i3-350M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 280 vs 250, a 11.3% lead for the Core i3-350M that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 650 vs 450 (36.4% advantage for the Core i3-350M). L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-350M vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1101.

Feature	Core i3-350M	Celeron G1101
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	0.27 GHz	0.27 GHz
Base Clock	2.26 GHz	2.26 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Clarkdale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,088	1,086
Geekbench 6 Single	280+12%	250
Geekbench 6 Multi	650+44%	450

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-350M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1101 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Celeron G1101 supports up to 16.38 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 68.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM55,HM57 (Core i3-350M) and H55,3420 (Celeron G1101).

Feature	Core i3-350M	Celeron G1101
Socket	PGA988	LGA1156
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	16.38 GB+105%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-350M) vs VT-x (Celeron G1101). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Core i3-350M) and Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) (Celeron G1101) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-350M targets Entry Laptop, Celeron G1101 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i3-350M rivals AMD Athlon II P320; Celeron G1101 rivals Pentium G6950.

Feature	Core i3-350M	Celeron G1101
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics	Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x
Target Use	Entry Laptop	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-350M launched at $130 MSRP, while the Celeron G1101 debuted at $50. At current prices ($10 vs $20), the Core i3-350M is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-350M delivers 108.8 pts/$ vs 54.3 pts/$ for the Celeron G1101 — making the Core i3-350M the 66.8% better value option.