Core i3-380M vs Celeron E3400

Core i3-380M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.53 GHz2010

Celeron E3400

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-380M

2 / 4

1,212

0.0%

1,220

+0.7%

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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 i3-380M is positioned at rank 11 and the Celeron E3400 is on rank 727, so the Core i3-380M 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 i3-380M

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

121%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

119%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

109%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

109%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

108%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

104%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

100%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

100%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

97%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

90%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

89%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

88%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

79%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

75%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

75%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron E3400

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13541%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12795%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9290%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2799%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2217%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1939%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1111%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1096%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

998%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

998%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

987%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

960%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

947%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

943%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

934%

#727

Celeron E3400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $15

100%

#728

FX-4100

MSRP: $115|Avg: $20

99%

#729

Core i5-7440EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

99%

#730

Core i5-3350P

MSRP: $189|Avg: $25

99%

#732

Core i3-4350T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $20

99%

#733

Athlon II X4 641

MSRP: $102|Avg: $102

99%

#734

Athlon II X3 460

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

98%

#735

Pentium G2100T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

98%

#736

Core i5-3330

MSRP: $182|Avg: $21

98%

#737

Core i3-4330T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

98%

#738

Pentium E5300

MSRP: $62|Avg: $25

98%

#739

Athlon II X2 215

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

98%

#740

Core i7-4790S

MSRP: $312|Avg: $60

97%

#741

FX-6100

MSRP: $165|Avg: $25

97%

#742

Pentium G2020T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-380M leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron E3400 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-380M	Celeron E3400
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron E3400 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 40% cheaper ($15 vs $25) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-380M	Celeron E3400
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+68%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($15)

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 i3-380M Benchmark Check

Celeron E3400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-380M and Celeron E3400

Core i3-380M

The Core i3-380M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 October 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 0.53 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: 1,212 points. Launch price was $49.

Celeron E3400

The Celeron E3400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,220 points. Launch price was $76.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-380M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron E3400's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 0.53 GHz on the Core i3-380M versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron E3400 — a 132.3% clock advantage for the Celeron E3400 (base: 2.53 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i3-380M uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron E3400 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-380M scores 1,212 against the Celeron E3400's 1,220 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron E3400. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 450 vs 347, a 25.8% lead for the Core i3-380M that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,100 vs 624 (55.2% advantage for the Core i3-380M). L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-380M vs 0 kB on the Celeron E3400.

Feature	Core i3-380M	Celeron E3400
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	0.53 GHz	2.6 GHz+391%
Base Clock	2.53 GHz	2.6 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB (total)+300%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Wolfdale (2008−2010)
PassMark	1,212	1,220
Geekbench 6 Single	450+30%	347
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,100+76%	624

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-380M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron E3400 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Core i3-380M versus 1066 on the Celeron E3400 — the Celeron E3400 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-380M) vs 0 (Celeron E3400) — the Core i3-380M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM55,HM57,QM57 (Core i3-380M) and G31,G41,P35,P45 (Celeron E3400).

Feature	Core i3-380M	Celeron E3400
Socket	PGA988	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	1066+35433%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB+104857500%	8
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core i3-380M) vs true (Celeron E3400). The Core i3-380M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Gen 1)), while the Celeron E3400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-380M targets Legacy Laptop, Celeron E3400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i3-380M rivals AMD Athlon II P320; Celeron E3400 rivals Pentium E5200.

Feature	Core i3-380M	Celeron E3400
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics (Gen 1)	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	true
Target Use	Legacy Laptop	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-380M launched at $49 MSRP, while the Celeron E3400 debuted at $53. At current prices ($25 vs $15), the Celeron E3400 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-380M delivers 48.5 pts/$ vs 81.3 pts/$ for the Celeron E3400 — making the Celeron E3400 the 50.6% better value option.