Core i5-430UM vs Celeron 3755U
Core i5-430UM
Celeron 3755U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 i5-430UM is positioned at rank 934 and the Celeron 3755U is on rank 348, so the Celeron 3755U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-430UM
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3755U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-430UM | Celeron 3755U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-430UM | Celeron 3755U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-430UM and Celeron 3755U
Core i5-430UM
The Core i5-430UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.73 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron 3755U
The Celeron 3755U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,182 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Core i5-430UM packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron 3755U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.73 GHz on the Core i5-430UM versus 1.7 GHz on the Celeron 3755U — a 1.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-430UM (base: 1.2 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Core i5-430UM uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 3755U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-430UM scores 1,185 against the Celeron 3755U's 1,182 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-430UM. Multi-core Geekbench: 500 vs 625 (22.2% advantage for the Celeron 3755U). L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-430UM vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 3755U.
| Feature | Core i5-430UM | Celeron 3755U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.73 GHz+2% | 1.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.7 GHz+42% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Broadwell-U (2015) |
| PassMark | 1,185 | 1,182 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 250 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 500 | 625+25% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-430UM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 3755U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. The Celeron 3755U supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-430UM) vs 12 (Celeron 3755U) — the Core i5-430UM offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM55 (Core i5-430UM) and Wildcat Point-LP (Celeron 3755U).
| Feature | Core i5-430UM | Celeron 3755U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1288 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Core i5-430UM) and HD Graphics (Broadwell) (Celeron 3755U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-430UM targets Legacy Ultrabook, Celeron 3755U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-430UM rivals Pentium SU7300; Celeron 3755U rivals Pentium 3825U.
| Feature | Core i5-430UM | Celeron 3755U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | HD Graphics (Broadwell) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Legacy Ultrabook | Budget |
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