Intel Celeron 3855U vs Intel Celeron N3150

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Intel Celeron 3855U or Intel Celeron 3855U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Celeron 3855U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
The Intel Celeron N3150 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N3150, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Intel Celeron 3855U Name Intel Celeron N3150
Intel Celeron Family Intel Celeron
7 Generation 8
Intel Celeron 3000 Group Intel Celeron J3000/N3000
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron 3855U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 3855U is 1.6 GHz
The Intel Celeron N3150 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N3150 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.08 GHz.
2 CPU Cores 4
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2 Threads 4
None None 2.08 GHz
None None 2.08 GHz
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron 3855U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 3855U uses the Intel HD Graphics 510, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Celeron N3150 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N3150 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
14 nm Technology 14 nm
96 Shaders 96
12 Execution units 12
12.0 Direct X 12
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.32 GHz
Q1/2015 Release date Q1/2015
9 Generation 8
Intel HD Graphics 510 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.64 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No AV1 No
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
10 W TDP down 4 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron 3855U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron N3150 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Socket BGA 1170
Q4/2015 Release date Q2/2015
2.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Kaby Lake U Architecture Braswell
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
107 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron 3855U
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
3022
3022
Intel Celeron N3150
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
2935
2935

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron 3855U
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
632
632
Intel Celeron N3150
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
525
525

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron 3855U
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
361
361
Intel Celeron N3150
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
169
169

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron 3855U
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
127
127
Intel Celeron N3150
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
126
126