Processor N50 vs Celeron 3865U

Processor N50

2 Cores2 Thrd0 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2023

Celeron 3865U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Processor N50

2 / 2

1,339

0.0%

1,343

+0.3%

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 Processor N50 is positioned at rank 1066 and the Celeron 3865U is on rank 645, so the Celeron 3865U 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 Processor N50

#1054

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2805%

#1055

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2764%

#1056

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2537%

#1057

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2526%

#1058

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2503%

#1060

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2417%

#1061

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2317%

#1062

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2314%

#1063

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2251%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

100%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

99%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#1075

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

96%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3865U

#633

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

874%

#634

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

861%

#635

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

790%

#636

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

787%

#637

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

780%

#639

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

753%

#640

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

722%

#641

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

721%

#642

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

701%

#645

Celeron 3865U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#650

Core i5-1345UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

99%

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 Processor N50 (2023) utilizes 10 nm technology and **DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Processor N50	Celeron 3865U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-U (2017) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron 3865U (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Processor N50	Celeron 3865U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Processor N50 Benchmark Check

Celeron 3865U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Processor N50 and Celeron 3865U

Processor N50

The Processor N50 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): + 6 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,339 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron 3865U

The Celeron 3865U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-U (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,343 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

Both the Processor N50 and Celeron 3865U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Processor N50 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 3865U — a 61.5% clock advantage for the Processor N50 (base: 1 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Processor N50 uses the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Celeron 3865U uses Kaby Lake-U (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N50 scores 1,339 against the Celeron 3865U's 1,343 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron 3865U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N50 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 3865U.

Feature	Processor N50	Celeron 3865U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+89%	1.8 GHz
Base Clock	1 GHz	1.8 GHz+80%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+200%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+700%	256K (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-N (2023)	Kaby Lake-U (2017)
PassMark	1,339	1,343
Geekbench 6 Single	—	389
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	674

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Memory & Platform

The Processor N50 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Celeron 3865U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Processor N50	Celeron 3865U
Socket	FCBGA1264	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133 / LPDDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	10

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Processor N50) / VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Celeron 3865U). The Celeron 3865U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 610), while the Processor N50 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3865U targets Entry-level. Direct competitor: Celeron 3865U rivals Pentium Gold 4415U.