Intel Celeron N3450 vs Intel Core i7-640M

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Performance
Celeron N3450
1,9255% of 36,991
Core i7-640M74% better
3,3569% of 36,991

The Core i7-640M has 74% better performance than the Celeron N3450 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Celeron N3450
No data available
Core i7-640M
9.78% of 121.53

The Core i7-640M has 8% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Celeron N3450 CPU

The Intel Celeron N3450 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The N3450 is compatible with Socket 1296 FCBGA motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD Graphics 500 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Celeron N3450 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 896 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 0 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Celeron N3450 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1100.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2200.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Celeron N3450 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD Graphics 500. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Celeron N3450 has the 620th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 5.20% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-640M CPU

The Intel Core i7-640M is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2010 with a suggested retail price of $346. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Arrandale microarchitecture. The i7-640M is compatible with Intel BGA 1288 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the HD Graphics (Ironlake) integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-640M supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-640M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-640M features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.8 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.5 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-640M includes an integrated graphics solution called HD Graphics (Ironlake). This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-640M has the 500th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 9.07% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,356 score and $346 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 9.7. This is the 196th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCeleron N3450Core i7-640M
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Series--Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q3 2010
Launch Price (MSRP)--$346
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Celeron N3450
1,9255% of 36,991
Core i7-640M74% better
3,3569% of 36,991

The Core i7-640M has 74% better performance than the Celeron N3450 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Celeron N3450 is ranked 620th with a score of 1,925, and the Core i7-640M is ranked 500th with a score of 3,356.

Performance per dollar
Celeron N3450
No data available
Core i7-640M
9.78% of 121.53

The Core i7-640M has 18% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-640M's 9.7 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Celeron N3450 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i5-5300U3,439+79%
Core i5-5200U3,365.5+75%
Core i7-640M3,356+74%
Pentium Gold 5405U3,148.5+64%
Core i5-L16G73,015+57%
Phenom II X4 N9701,940+1%
Celeron 63051,935.5+1%
Celeron N34501,925
Core i3-2365M1,915-1%
Celeron 3865U1,906-1%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Celeron N3450 orCore i7-640M
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i3-5010U10.68+10%
Core i7-5557U10.38+7%
Core i7-5500U10.2+5%
Core i3-5015U9.87+2%
Core i3-5005U9.86+2%
Core i7-640M9.7
Core i7-5600U9.65-1%
Core m3-6Y309.62-1%
Core m5-6Y579.54-2%
Core m5-6Y549-7%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCeleron N3450Core i7-640M
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,925
3,356
(+74.34%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
143
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Cinebench R15 Single-Core
44.5
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Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
653
803
(+22.97%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
240
424
(+76.67%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,987
2,076
(+4.48%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
767
1,374
(+79.14%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCeleron N3450Core i7-640M
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size14 nm32 nm
Transistors--382 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCeleron N3450Core i7-640M
Series--Core i7
Microarchitecture--Arrandale
CodenameApollo LakeArrandale
Memory Support--DDR3
Memory Channels--Dual-channel
ECC Memory--No

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCeleron N3450Core i7-640M
Cores42
Threads44
Clock Speed1100.0 MHz2.8 GHz
Turbo Clock2200.0 MHz3.5 GHz
Base Clock--133 MHz
Multiplier--21.0x
Multiplier Unlocked--No

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCeleron N3450Core i7-640M
L1 Cache896 KB64 KB
L2 Cache2 MB256 KB
L3 Cache0 MB4 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCeleron N3450Core i7-640M
SocketSocket 1296 FCBGAIntel BGA 1288
PCI Express--PCIe 2.0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)6 W35 W
TJ Max105 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCeleron N3450Core i7-640M
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 500HD Graphics (Ironlake)
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, Turbo Boost, AES-NI, Smart Cache

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.