Z-60 vs Celeron 3765U

Z-60

2 Cores2 Thrd5 WWMax: 1 GHz2012

Celeron 3765U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Z-60

2 / 2

1,249

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron 3765U

2 / 2

1,252

+0.2%

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 Z-60 is positioned at rank 787 and the Celeron 3765U is on rank 445, so the Celeron 3765U 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 Z-60

#774

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1175%

#775

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1157%

#776

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1062%

#777

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1058%

#778

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1048%

#780

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1012%

#781

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

970%

#782

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

969%

#783

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

943%

#787

Z-60

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#789

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#794

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

98%

#796

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#800

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3765U

#433

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

586%

#434

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

577%

#435

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

530%

#436

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

528%

#437

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

523%

#439

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

505%

#440

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

484%

#441

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

483%

#442

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

470%

#445

Celeron 3765U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron 3765U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Z-60 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Z-60	Celeron 3765U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Hondo (2012) / 40 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Z-60	Celeron 3765U
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.

Z-60 Benchmark Check

Celeron 3765U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Z-60 and Celeron 3765U

Z-60

The Z-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Hondo (2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,249 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron 3765U

The Celeron 3765U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,252 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

Both the Z-60 and Celeron 3765U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the Z-60 versus 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 3765U — a 62.1% clock advantage for the Celeron 3765U. The Z-60 uses the Hondo (2012) architecture (40 nm), while the Celeron 3765U uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Z-60 scores 1,249 against the Celeron 3765U's 1,252 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron 3765U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Z-60 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 3765U.

Feature	Z-60	Celeron 3765U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1 GHz	1.9 GHz+90%
Base Clock	—	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB
Process	40 nm	14 nm-65%
Architecture	Hondo (2012)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	1,249	1,252
Cinebench R23 Multi	658	—

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Memory & Platform

The Z-60 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 3765U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Memory channels: 1 (Z-60) vs 2 (Celeron 3765U).

Feature	Z-60	Celeron 3765U
Socket	FT1	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Z-60) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3765U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 6250 (Z-60) and HD Graphics (Broadwell) (Celeron 3765U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Z-60 targets Tablet, Celeron 3765U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Z-60 rivals Core i3-2310M; Celeron 3765U rivals Pentium 3825U.