Core i5-2435M vs Celeron N4505

CPU

GPU

Core i5-2435M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3 GHz2011

Celeron N4505

2 Cores2 Thrd10 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-2435M

2 / 4

2,035

0.0%

2,037

+0.1%

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 i5-2435M is positioned at rank #548 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 i5-2435M

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

99%

#536

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

721%

#537

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

710%

#538

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

652%

#539

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

649%

#540

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

643%

#542

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

621%

#543

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

596%

#544

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

595%

#545

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

579%

#548

Core i5-2435M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#549

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

100%

#557

Pentium P6200

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

98%

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 N4505 (2021) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-2435M	Celeron N4505
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-2435M (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-2435M	Celeron N4505
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 i5-2435M Benchmark Check

Celeron N4505 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-2435M and Celeron N4505

Core i5-2435M

The Core i5-2435M 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,035 points. Launch price was $225.

Celeron N4505

The Celeron N4505 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,037 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-2435M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron N4505's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i5-2435M versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron N4505 — a 3.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-2435M (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-2435M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N4505 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2435M scores 2,035 against the Celeron N4505's 2,037 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron N4505. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-2435M vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron N4505.

Feature	Core i5-2435M	Celeron N4505
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3 GHz+3%	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+20%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1.5 MB (total)+500%
Process	32 nm	10 nm-69%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Jasper Lake (2021)
PassMark	2,035	2,037
Geekbench 6 Single	525	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,025	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-2435M uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N4505 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-2435M	Celeron N4505
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, VT-d (Core i5-2435M) / not specified (Celeron N4505). The Core i5-2435M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Celeron N4505 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-2435M targets Legacy Laptop.