CPU
GPU
Pentium G3450
Celeron J3455E
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. The Pentium G3450 is positioned at rank #649 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3450
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3450 | Celeron J3455E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3450 | Celeron J3455E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Pentium G3450 and Celeron J3455E
Pentium G3450
The Pentium G3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,182 points. Launch price was $175.
Celeron J3455E
The Celeron J3455E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 2,193 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3450 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron J3455E offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron J3455E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G3450 versus 2.3 GHz on the Celeron J3455E — a 35.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G3450 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Pentium G3450 is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3450 scores 2,182 against the Celeron J3455E's 2,193 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron J3455E. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3450 vs 2 MB on the Celeron J3455E.
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Celeron J3455E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+43% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+127% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total)+50% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | — |
| PassMark | 2,182 | 2,193 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 850 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3450) / VT-x (Celeron J3455E). The Celeron J3455E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 500), while the Pentium G3450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J3455E targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron J3455E rivals Pentium J4205.
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Celeron J3455E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 500 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Low Power |
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