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Overview

The Celeron T3500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,055 points. Launch price was $69.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Celeron T3500 is positioned at rank #1015 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 Celeron T3500

#1003

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2224%

#1004

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2192%

#1005

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2012%

#1006

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2003%

#1007

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1985%

#1009

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1917%

#1010

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1838%

#1011

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1835%

#1012

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1785%

#1015

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

100%

#1016

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

99%

#1017

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

99%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

98%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

98%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

97%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

96%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

95%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

94%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

94%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Celeron T3500 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Celeron T3500 is a multi-core processor, manufactured on a 45 nm process node. It carries 1 MB of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,055, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Celeron T3500
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.1 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	45 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	1 MB
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,055

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron T3500 fits into the PGA478 socket and supports PCIe 2.0.

Specification	Celeron T3500
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SocketMotherboard socket required	PGA478
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 2.0

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Power & Cooling

The Celeron T3500 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 35 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Celeron T3500
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	35 Watt

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $10 (MSRP: $80), the Celeron T3500 delivers 106 PassMark points per dollar. It currently holds Rank #1015 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #3200 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Celeron T3500
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$80
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$10
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#1015
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#3200
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2010
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel